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18 For he will not always overlook the plight of the poor,
    nor will the hope of the afflicted perish forever.
19 Rise up, Lord,
    do not let man prevail!
        The nations will be judged in your presence.
20 Make them afraid, Lord,
    Let the nations know that they are only human.[a]
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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 9:20 Or men

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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