39 When they are diminished and are humbled
by cruel oppression and sorrow,(A)
40 he pours contempt on nobles(B)
and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland.(C)
41 But he lifts the needy out of their suffering(D)
and makes their families multiply like flocks.(E)

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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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