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19 The meek also shall increase their joy in the Lord,
    and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
20 For the ruthless shall come to nothing,
    and the scorner will be consumed,
    and all who are intent on doing iniquity shall be cut off—
21 those who cause a man to be indicted by a word,
    and lay a snare for him who reproves in the gate,
    and turn aside the righteous with meaningless arguments.

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19 Once more the humble(A) will rejoice in the Lord;
    the needy(B) will rejoice in the Holy One(C) of Israel.
20 The ruthless(D) will vanish,(E)
    the mockers(F) will disappear,
    and all who have an eye for evil(G) will be cut down—
21 those who with a word make someone out to be guilty,
    who ensnare the defender in court(H)
    and with false testimony(I) deprive the innocent of justice.(J)

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