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19 The anaviyim also shall increase their simchah in Hashem, and the evyonei adam (needy of humankind) shall rejoice in the Kadosh Yisroel.

20 For the terrifying one is brought to naught, and the scoffer is consumed, and all that strive for avon are cut off;

21 That make an adam an offender with a devar, and lay a snare for the mokhiach (reprover, defender) in the sha’ar (gate, court), and turn aside the tzaddik from justice.

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19 Once more the humble(A) will rejoice in the Lord;
    the needy(B) will rejoice in the Holy One(C) of Israel.
20 The ruthless(D) will vanish,(E)
    the mockers(F) will disappear,
    and all who have an eye for evil(G) will be cut down—
21 those who with a word make someone out to be guilty,
    who ensnare the defender in court(H)
    and with false testimony(I) deprive the innocent of justice.(J)

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