James (Jacob) 2:6

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But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who oppress you and drag you into court?
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But you have dishonored the poor man. Don’t the rich oppress you, and personally drag you before the courts?
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} ye{G5210} have despised{G818}{(G5656)} the poor{G4434}. Do{G2616} not{G3756} rich men{G4145} oppress{G2616}{(G5719)} you{G5216}, and{G2532} draw{G846}{G1670}{(G5719)} you{G5209} before{G1519} the judgment seats{G2922}?
Strong's King James
(6) But you've dishonoured the poor! Isn't it the rich who afflict you and personally drag you into courts?
The F.O.G
[6] Yet you've dishonored the poor! Aren't the wealthy the ones who exploit you and drag you into court?
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and ye did dishonour the poor one; do not the rich oppress you and themselves draw you to judgment-seats;
Young's Literal Translation

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