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21 Under lotus trees he lies,
    in coverts of the reedy swamp.
22 The lotus trees cover him with their shade;
    all about him are the poplars in the wadi.
23 If the river grows violent, he is not disturbed;
    he is tranquil though the Jordan surges about 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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