The Lord is a refuge for the persecuted,
a refuge in times of trouble.(A)

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The Lord is a refuge(A) for the oppressed,(B)
    a stronghold in times of trouble.(C)

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The Lord executes acts of righteousness
and justice for all the oppressed.(A)

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The Lord works righteousness(A)
    and justice for all the oppressed.(B)

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The craftsman encourages the metalworker;(A)
the one who flattens with the hammer
encourages the one who strikes the anvil,
saying of the soldering, “It is good.”
He fastens it with nails so that it will not fall over.(B)

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The metalworker(A) encourages the goldsmith,(B)
    and the one who smooths with the hammer
    spurs on the one who strikes the anvil.
One says of the welding, “It is good.”
    The other nails down the idol so it will not topple.(C)

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