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18 With pride and hatred
    they speak against those who do right.
So silence their lying lips.

19 How great is your goodness
    that you have stored up for those who fear you,
that you have given to those who trust you.
    You do this for all to see.
20 You protect them by your presence
    from what people plan against them.
    You shelter them from evil words.

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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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