18 For the needy will not always be forgotten;
the hope of the oppressed[a] will not perish forever.(A)

19 Rise up, Lord! Do not let mere humans prevail;
let the nations be judged in your presence.(B)
20 Put terror in them, Lord;(C)
let the nations know they are only humans.(D)Selah

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Footnotes

  1. 9:18 Alt Hb tradition reads humble

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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