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O LORD, hear my plea for justice. Listen to my cry for help. Pay attention to my prayer, for it comes from honest lips. |
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Declare me innocent, for you see those who do right. |
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You have tested my thoughts and examined my heart in the night. You have scrutinized me and found nothing wrong. I am determined not to sin in what I say. |
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I have followed your commands, which keep me from following cruel and evil people. |
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My steps have stayed on your path; I have not wavered from following you. |
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I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God. Bend down and listen as I pray. |
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Show me your unfailing love in wonderful ways. By your mighty power you rescue those who seek refuge from their enemies. |
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Guard me as you would guard your own eyes. Hide me in the shadow of your wings. |
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Protect me from wicked people who attack me, from murderous enemies who surround me. |
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They are without pity. Listen to their boasting! |
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They track me down and surround me, watching for the chance to throw me to the ground. |
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They are like hungry lions, eager to tear me apart-- like young lions hiding in ambush. |
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Arise, O LORD! Stand against them, and bring them to their knees! Rescue me from the wicked with your sword! |
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By the power of your hand, O LORD, destroy those who look to this world for their reward. But satisfy the hunger of your treasured ones. May their children have plenty, leaving an inheritance for their descendants. |
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Because I am righteous, I will see you. When I awake, I will see you face to face and be satisfied. For the choir director: A psalm of David, the servant of the LORD]. He sang this song to the LORD] on the day the LORD] rescued him from all his enemies and from Saul. He sang: |
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