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24 The earth is handed over to the wicked.
    He covers the faces of its judges.
        If he isn’t the one doing this, who is?

25 “My days go by more quickly than a runner.
    They sprint away.
    They don’t see anything good.
26 They pass by quickly like boats made from reeds,
    like an eagle swooping down on its prey.

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24 When a land falls into the hands of the wicked,(A)
    he blindfolds its judges.(B)
    If it is not he, then who is it?(C)

25 “My days are swifter than a runner;(D)
    they fly away without a glimpse of joy.(E)
26 They skim past(F) like boats of papyrus,(G)
    like eagles swooping down on their prey.(H)

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