14 A (A)gift in secret subdues anger,
And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.

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23 Your (A)rulers are rebels
And companions of thieves;
Everyone (B)loves a bribe
And chases after rewards.
They (C)do not [a]defend the [b]orphan,
Nor does the widow’s plea come before them.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 1:23 Or vindicate
  2. Isaiah 1:23 Or fatherless

12 For I know your transgressions are many and your sins are great,
You who (A)distress the righteous and accept bribes
And [a]turn aside the poor in the [b]gate.

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Footnotes

  1. Amos 5:12 Lit they turn
  2. Amos 5:12 I.e. the place where court was held