You, Lord, will keep the needy safe(A)
    and will protect us forever from the wicked,(B)
who freely strut(C) about
    when what is vile is honored by the human race.

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Thou shalt keep them, O Lord, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.

The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.

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Therefore, Lord, we know you will protect the oppressed,
    preserving them forever from this lying generation,
even though the wicked strut about,
    and evil is praised throughout the land.

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