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28 They hurt the poor and made them cry to God for help.
    And he hears their cry!
29 But if God decides not to help them,
    no one can judge him guilty.
If he hides himself, no one can find him.
    He is the ruler over every person and nation.
30 He keeps the wicked from ruling
    so that they will not bring harm to the people.

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28 They caused the cry of the poor to come before him,
    so that he heard the cry of the needy.(A)
29 But if he remains silent,(B) who can condemn him?(C)
    If he hides his face,(D) who can see him?
Yet he is over individual and nation alike,(E)
30     to keep the godless(F) from ruling,(G)
    from laying snares for the people.(H)

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