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17 Wicked people will ·go [L return] to the ·grave [or underworld; L Sheol],
    and so will all ·those who [L the nations that] forget God.
18 But those who ·have troubles [are afflicted] will not always be forgotten.
    The hopes of the ·poor [oppressed; exploited] will never ·die [perish].

19 Lord, rise up and don’t let people ·think they are strong [L prevail].
    Judge the nations in your presence.

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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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