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21 He lies under the lotus trees, in the covert of the reeds in the marsh.

22 The lotus trees cover him with their shade; the willows of the brook compass him about.

23 Behold, if a river is violent and overflows, he does not tremble; he is confident, though the Jordan [River] swells and rushes against his mouth.

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21 Under the lotus plants it lies,
    hidden among the reeds(A) in the marsh.(B)
22 The lotuses conceal it in their shadow;
    the poplars by the stream(C) surround it.
23 A raging river(D) does not alarm it;
    it is secure, though the Jordan(E) should surge against its mouth.

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