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18 Their lips tell lies. Let them be silenced.
    They speak with pride against those who do right.
    They make fun of them.

19 You have stored up so many good things.
    You have stored them up for those who have respect for you.
You give those things while everyone watches.
    You give them to people who run to you for safety.
20 They are safe because you are with them.
    You hide them from the evil plans of their enemies.
In your house you keep them safe
    from those who bring charges against 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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