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21 “For his eyes are upon the ways of mortals,
    and he sees all their steps.(A)
22 There is no gloom or deep darkness
    where evildoers may hide themselves.(B)
23 For he has not appointed a time[a] for anyone
    to go before God in judgment.
24 He shatters the mighty without investigation
    and sets others in their place.(C)
25 Thus, knowing their works,
    he overturns them in the night, and they are crushed.(D)

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  1. 34.23 Cn: Heb yet

21 “His eyes are on the ways of mortals;(A)
    he sees their every step.(B)
22 There is no deep shadow,(C) no utter darkness,(D)
    where evildoers can hide.(E)
23 God has no need to examine people further,(F)
    that they should come before him for judgment.(G)
24 Without inquiry he shatters(H) the mighty(I)
    and sets up others in their place.(J)
25 Because he takes note of their deeds,(K)
    he overthrows them in the night(L) and they are crushed.(M)

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14 But you do see! Indeed, you note trouble and grief,
    that you may take it into your hands;
the helpless commit themselves to you;
    you have been the helper of the orphan.(A)

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14 But you, God, see the trouble(A) of the afflicted;
    you consider their grief and take it in hand.
The victims commit themselves to you;(B)
    you are the helper(C) of the fatherless.

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