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1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1O LORD, hear my plea for justice. Listen to my cry for help. Pay attention to my prayer, for it comes from honest lips. |
2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2Declare me innocent, for you see those who do right. |
3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3You 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. |
4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4I have followed your commands, which keep me from following cruel and evil people. |
5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5My steps have stayed on your path; I have not wavered from following you. |
6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God. Bend down and listen as I pray. |
7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7Show me your unfailing love in wonderful ways. By your mighty power you rescue those who seek refuge from their enemies. |
8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8Guard me as you would guard your own eyes. Hide me in the shadow of your wings. |
9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9Protect me from wicked people who attack me, from murderous enemies who surround me. |
10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10They are without pity. Listen to their boasting! |
11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11They track me down and surround me, watching for the chance to throw me to the ground. |
12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12They are like hungry lions, eager to tear me apart— like young lions hiding in ambush. |
13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13Arise, O LORD! Stand against them, and bring them to their knees! Rescue me from the wicked with your sword! |
14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14By 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. |
15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15Because I am righteous, I will see you. When I awake, I will see you face to face and be satisfied. |
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