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16 Yahweh is king forever and ever;
the nations have perished from his land.
17 The longing of the afflicted you have heard, O Yahweh.
You will make their heart secure. You will listen attentively[a]
18 to render judgment for the fatherless and the oppressed
so that a mere mortal from the earth will no longer cause terror.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 10:17 Literally “cause your ear to hear”

16 The Lord is King for ever and ever;(A)
    the nations(B) will perish from his land.
17 You, Lord, hear the desire of the afflicted;(C)
    you encourage them, and you listen to their cry,(D)
18 defending the fatherless(E) and the oppressed,(F)
    so that mere earthly mortals
    will never again strike terror.

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