6:23a then may You hear from heaven and act.

You will hear him in heaven. Then please act.
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Then listen to him from heaven and respond.

6:23b May You judge Your servants,

Decide the case of your servants.
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Judge which of your servants ⌊is right and which is wrong⌋.

6:23c condemning the wicked man

Punish the one who is guilty.
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Declare who is guilty

6:23d by bringing down on his own head what he has done,

Make him suffer the consequences of his wrong.
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and punish them appropriately.

6:23e and justifying the righteous man

Defend the one who is innocent.
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Show who is innocent.

6:23f by rewarding him according to his righteousness.

Reward him as is fitting for his good behavior.
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Treat him well as his innocence deserves.

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