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39 
When they are diminished and bowed down (humbled)
Through oppression, misery, and sorrow,
40 
He pours contempt on princes
And makes them wander in a pathless wasteland.
41 
Yet He sets the needy securely on high, away from affliction,
And makes their families like a flock.

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39 Then their numbers decreased,(A) and they were humbled(B)
    by oppression, calamity and sorrow;
40 he who pours contempt on nobles(C)
    made them wander in a trackless waste.(D)
41 But he lifted the needy(E) out of their affliction
    and increased their families like flocks.(F)

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