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18 Those evil people brag
    and tell lies about those who do right.
They are so proud now,
    but their lying lips will be silent.

19 Lord, you have hidden away many wonderful things for your followers.
    You have done so many good things for those who trust in you.
    You have blessed them so that all the world can see.
20 Others make plans to hurt them.
    They say such bad things about them.
    But you hide your people in your shelter and protect them.

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18 Let their lying lips(A) be silenced,
    for with pride and contempt
    they speak arrogantly(B) against the righteous.

19 How abundant are the good things(C)
    that you have stored up for those who fear you,
that you bestow in the sight of all,(D)
    on those who take refuge(E) in you.
20 In the shelter(F) of your presence you hide(G) them
    from all human intrigues;(H)
you keep them safe in your dwelling
    from accusing tongues.

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