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Like hunters, the wicked string their bows;
    they set their arrows on the bowstrings.
They shoot from dark places
    at those who are honest.
When the foundations for good collapse,
    what can good people do?”

The Lord is in his holy temple;
    the Lord sits on his throne in heaven.
He sees what people do;
    he keeps his eye on them.

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For look, the wicked bend their bows;(A)
    they set their arrows(B) against the strings
to shoot from the shadows(C)
    at the upright in heart.(D)
When the foundations(E) are being destroyed,
    what can the righteous do?”

The Lord is in his holy temple;(F)
    the Lord is on his heavenly throne.(G)
He observes everyone on earth;(H)
    his eyes examine(I) them.

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