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39 When His people lessen in number and are humbled
    through persecution, suffering, and brokenheartedness,
40 He pours out contempt on those responsible leaders
    and then makes them drift around in an uncharted wasteland.
41 But He raises the poor away from their suffering
    and multiplies 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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