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Ezekiel 18:12

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KJV ORIGINAL

Hath oppressed the poor and needy, hath spoiled by violence, hath not restored the pledge, and hath lifted up his eyes to the idols, hath committed abomination,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He's been crushing people who are broke and desperate, stealing through violence, keeping things that weren't his to keep, worshiping fake gods, and doing absolutely disgusting things.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When you hurt the vulnerable and chase fake gods, you're living completely backwards.

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