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17 The LORD hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles.
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The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.
18 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.
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The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
19 The righteous person faces many troubles, but the LORD comes to the rescue each time.
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The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all;
20 For the LORD protects the bones of the righteous; not one of them is broken!
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he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken.
21 Calamity will surely destroy the wicked, and those who hate the righteous will be punished.
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Evil will slay the wicked; the foes of the righteous will be condemned.
22 But the LORD will redeem those who serve him. No one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.
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The LORD will rescue his servants; no one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.
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