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"Even today my problems are more than I can handle. In spite of my groans, God's hand is heavy on me. |
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I wish I knew where I could find him! I wish I could go to the place where he lives! |
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I would state my case to him. I'd give him all of my arguments. |
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I'd find out what his answers would be. I'd think about what he would say. |
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Would he oppose me with his great power? No. He wouldn't bring charges against me. |
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I'm an honest person. I could state my case to him. Then my Judge would tell me once and for all that I'm not guilty. |
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"But if I go to the east, God isn't there. If I go to the west, I don't find him. |
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When he's working in the north, I don't see him there. When he turns to the south, I don't see him there either. |
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But he knows every step I take. When he has put me to the test, I'll come out as pure as gold. |
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My feet have closely followed his steps. I've stayed on his path without turning away. |
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12
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I haven't disobeyed his commands. I've treasured his words more than my daily bread. |
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13
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"But he's the only God. Who can oppose him? He does anything he wants to do. |
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14
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He carries out his plans against me. And he still has many other plans just like them. |
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That's why I'm so terrified. When I think about all of this, I'm afraid of him. |
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God has made my heart weak. The Mighty One has filled me with terror. |
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But even the darkness of death won't make me silent. When the darkness of the grave covers my face, I won't be quiet. |
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