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Proverbs 31:7-9
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7 Let them drink and forget
how poor and miserable
    they feel.
8 But you must defend
those who are helpless
    and have no hope.
9 Be fair and give justice
    to the poor and homeless.

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Proverbs 31:7-9
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7 Let them drink(A) and forget their poverty
    and remember their misery no more.

8 Speak(B) up for those who cannot speak for themselves,
    for the rights of all who are destitute.
9 Speak up and judge fairly;
    defend the rights of the poor and needy.(C)

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