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Ecclesiastes 5:8

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Bible Versions

If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for [he that is] higher than the highest regardeth; and [there be] higher than they.
If thou seest {H7200} the oppression {H6233} of the poor {H7326}, and violent {H1499} perverting of judgment {H4941} and justice {H6664} in a province {H4082}, marvel {H8539} not at the matter {H2656}: for he that is higher {H1364} than the highest {H1364} regardeth {H8104}; and there be higher {H1364} than they {H5921}.
If you see the poor oppressed, rights violated and justice perverted in the province, don't be surprised; for a high official has one higher watching him, and there are others above them.
If you see the oppression of the poor and the denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be astonished at the matter; for one official is watched by a superior, and others higher still are over them.
If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and the violent taking away of justice and righteousness in a province, marvel not at the matter: for one higher than the high regardeth; and there are higher than they.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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