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The Lord has taken away the authority of evil people.
    He has broken the power of rulers.
When they became angry, they struck down nations.
    Their blows never stopped.
In their anger they brought nations under their control.
    They attacked them again and again.
All the lands now enjoy peace and rest.
    They break out into singing.

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The Lord has broken the rod(A) of the wicked,(B)
    the scepter(C) of the rulers,
which in anger struck down peoples(D)
    with unceasing blows,
and in fury subdued(E) nations
    with relentless aggression.(F)
All the lands are at rest and at peace;(G)
    they break into singing.(H)

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