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10 Do not remove the ancient landmark,(A)
    nor invade the fields of the fatherless;[a]
11 For their redeemer is strong;
    he will defend their cause against you.(B)
12 Apply your heart to instruction,
    and your ear to words of knowledge.

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Footnotes

  1. 23:10 In Israel ownership of property and other legal rights were vested mainly in the father as head of the family; thus the widow and fatherless child were vulnerable, left prey to those who would exploit them.

Saying 11

10 Do not move an ancient boundary stone(A)
    or encroach on the fields of the fatherless,
11 for their Defender(B) is strong;(C)
    he will take up their case against you.(D)

Saying 12

12 Apply your heart to instruction(E)
    and your ears to words of knowledge.

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