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18 
For the poor will not always be forgotten,
Nor the hope of the burdened perish forever.
19 
Arise, O Lord, do not let man prevail;
Let the nations be judged before You.
20 
Put them in [reverent] [a]fear of You, O Lord,
So that the nations may know they are but [frail and mortal] men. Selah.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 9:20 The “fear” of God is a common concept in the OT, but is difficult to translate into English. It is not simply a matter of “fear” in the modern English sense. Nor is it only a sentiment of deep reverence. It implies obedience, as well.

18 But God will never forget the needy;
    the hope(A) of the afflicted(B) will never perish.

19 Arise,(C) Lord, do not let mortals triumph;(D)
    let the nations be judged(E) in your presence.
20 Strike them with terror,(F) Lord;
    let the nations know they are only mortal.(G)

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