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This is why nations strong and mighty will glorify You;
    the cities of ruthless people will fear and respect You.

Because You stand up for the poor and weak,
    You comfort and empower them in their distress,
Giving them safe harbor and cool shade when it’s hot;
    You shelter them from their oppressors’ blows
As a strong wall holds back the driving rain.
You shelter from the relentless heat of the desert.
    You quiet the clamor of outsiders, ease them to stillness.
Like a full, dark cloud relieves the heat,
    You silence the arrogant song of the violent.

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Therefore strong peoples will honor you;(A)
    cities of ruthless(B) nations will revere you.
You have been a refuge(C) for the poor,(D)
    a refuge for the needy(E) in their distress,
a shelter from the storm(F)
    and a shade from the heat.
For the breath of the ruthless(G)
    is like a storm driving against a wall
    and like the heat of the desert.
You silence(H) the uproar of foreigners;(I)
    as heat is reduced by the shadow of a cloud,
    so the song of the ruthless(J) is stilled.

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