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IV

The promises of the Lord are sure,
    silver refined in a crucible,[a]
    silver purified seven times.(A)
You, O Lord, protect us always;
    preserve us from this generation.

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Footnotes

  1. 12:7 A crucible: lit., “in a crucible in the ground.” The crucible was placed in the ground for support.

You, Lord, will keep the needy safe(A)
    and will protect us forever from the wicked,(B)
who freely strut(C) about
    when what is vile is honored by the human race.

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