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39 When God's people were defeated and humiliated
    by cruel oppression and suffering,
40 he showed contempt for their oppressors
    and made them wander in trackless deserts.
41 But he rescued the needy from their misery
    and made their families increase like flocks.

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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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