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But as for you, return to your God,
    hold fast to love and justice,
    and wait continually for your God.

A trader, in whose hands are false balances,
    he loves to oppress.
Ephraim has said, ‘Ah, I am rich,
    I have gained wealth for myself;
in all of my gain
    no offence has been found in me
    that would be sin.’[a]

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  1. Hosea 12:8 Meaning of Heb uncertain

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