The Lord (A)tests the righteous,
    but (B)his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence.
Let him rain coals on the wicked;
    (C)fire and sulfur and a scorching wind shall be (D)the portion of their cup.
For the Lord is righteous;
he (E)loves righteous deeds;
    (F)the upright shall behold his face.

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