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17 The wicked shall be turned back [headlong into premature death] into Sheol (the place of the departed spirits of the wicked), even all the nations that forget or are forgetful of God.

18 For the needy shall not always be forgotten, and the expectation and hope of the meek and the poor shall not perish forever.

19 Arise, O Lord! Let not man prevail; let the nations be judged before You.

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17 The wicked go down to the realm of the dead,(A)
    all the nations that forget God.(B)
18 But God will never forget the needy;
    the hope(C) of the afflicted(D) will never perish.

19 Arise,(E) Lord, do not let mortals triumph;(F)
    let the nations be judged(G) in your presence.

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