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and does justice for the righteous, and executes judgment. Indeed, the Lord will not delay, and like a warrior will not be patient until he crushes the loins of the unmerciful
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and repays vengeance on the nations; until he destroys the multitude of the insolent, and breaks the scepters of the unrighteous;
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until he repays mortals according to their deeds, and the works of all according to their thoughts;
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until he judges the case of his people and makes them rejoice in his mercy.
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His mercy is as welcome in time of distress as clouds of rain in time of drought.
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