16:21a He let no man oppress them;

⌊But God⌋ did not allow anyone to oppress them.
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⌊Yet God⌋ did not let any person mistreat them.

16:21b He rebuked kings on their behalf:

He rebuked kings on their behalf.
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He warned rulers ⌊in order⌋ to defend them/Israel.

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