Do not stare at me because I am dark,
for the sun has gazed on me.
My mother’s sons were angry with me;(A)
they made me take care of the vineyards.(B)
I have not taken care of my own vineyard.

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Do not stare at me because I am dark,
    because I am darkened by the sun.
My mother’s sons were angry with me
    and made me take care of the vineyards;(A)
    my own vineyard I had to neglect.

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Look not upon me, because I am black, because the sun hath looked upon me: my mother's children were angry with me; they made me the keeper of the vineyards; but mine own vineyard have I not kept.

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