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18 The needy will not always be neglected;
    the hope of the poor will not be crushed forever.

19 Come, Lord! Do not let anyone defy you!
    Bring the heathen before you
    and pronounce judgment on them.
20 Make them afraid, O Lord;
    make them know that they are only mortal beings.

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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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18 For the needy shall not always be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever.

19 Arise, O Lord; let not man prevail: let the heathen be judged in thy sight.

20 Put them in fear, O Lord: that the nations may know themselves to be but men. Selah.

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