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10 He sends rain on the surface of the earth,
    and waters the surface of the open country.
11 He sets the lowly on high,
    and lifts those who mourn to safety.[a]
12 He frustrates the plans of the crafty;
    so that what they work for never succeeds.

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  1. Job 5:11 Or deliverance

10 He provides rain for the earth;(A)
    he sends water on the countryside.(B)
11 The lowly he sets on high,(C)
    and those who mourn(D) are lifted(E) to safety.
12 He thwarts the plans(F) of the crafty,
    so that their hands achieve no success.(G)

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