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18 Seal their lying lips forever,
    for with pride and contempt boiling in their hearts,
    they speak boldly against the righteous and persecute those who poured their trust into You.

19 Your overflowing goodness
    You have kept for those who live in awe of You,
And You share Your goodness with those who make You their sanctuary.
20 You hide them, You shelter them in Your presence,
    safe from the conspiracies of sinful men.
You keep them in Your tent,
    safe from the slander of accusing tongues.

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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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