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 \s5
 \q
-\v 12 I know that Yahweh will maintain the cause of the afflicted,
-\q and that he will exercise justice for the needy.
+\v 12 I know that Yahweh will judge in favor of the afflicted,
+\q and that he will give justice to the needy.
 \q
 \v 13 Surely the righteous people will give thanks to your name;
 \q the upright people will live in your presence.