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“He does not prolong the life of the wicked,
But gives the afflicted their justice.
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“He does not withdraw His eyes from the righteous [those in right standing with Him];
But with kings upon the throne
He has seated them forever, and they are exalted.
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“And if they are bound in bonds [of adversity],
And held by cords of affliction,^(A)