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Patigilin mo, Yahweh, ang madaldal na dila,
    at sarhan ang bibig ng hambog magsalita;
silang laging nagsasabi,
    “Kami'y magsasalita ng nais namin;
    at sa gusto nami'y walang makakapigil!”
“Darating na ako,” sabi ni Yahweh,
    “Upang saklolohan ang mga inaapi.
    Sa pinag-uusig na walang magkupkop,
hangad nilang tulong ay ipagkakaloob!”

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May the Lord silence all flattering lips(A)
    and every boastful tongue—(B)
those who say,
    “By our tongues we will prevail;(C)
    our own lips will defend us—who is lord over us?”

“Because the poor are plundered(D) and the needy groan,(E)
    I will now arise,(F)” says the Lord.
    “I will protect them(G) from those who malign them.”

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