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11 Do not let a slanderer[a] be established in the land;
as for the man of violence, let evil hunt him quickly.
12 I know[b] that Yahweh will maintain the cause of the afflicted,
and justice for the needy.
13 Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name;
the upright will dwell in your presence.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 140:11 Literally “man of tongue”
  2. Psalm 140:12 According to the reading tradition (Qere)

11 May slanderers not be established in the land;
    may disaster hunt down the violent.(A)

12 I know that the Lord secures justice for the poor(B)
    and upholds the cause(C) of the needy.(D)
13 Surely the righteous will praise your name,(E)
    and the upright will live(F) in your presence.(G)

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