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If you are good, is this some great gift to him?
    What could you possibly give him?
No, your sins affect only people like yourself,
    and your good deeds also affect only humans.

“People cry out when they are oppressed.
    They groan beneath the power of the mighty.

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If you are righteous, what do you give to him,(A)
    or what does he receive(B) from your hand?(C)
Your wickedness only affects humans like yourself,(D)
    and your righteousness only other people.(E)

“People cry out(F) under a load of oppression;(G)
    they plead for relief from the arm of the powerful.(H)

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