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Hear, O
LORD, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer--
it does not rise from deceitful lips. |
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May my
vindication come from you; may your eyes see what is right. |
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Though
you probe my heart and examine me at night, though you test me, you
will find nothing; I have resolved that my mouth will not sin.
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As for
the deeds of men-- by the word of your lips I have kept myself from
the ways of the violent. |
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My
steps have held to your paths; my feet have not slipped. |
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I call
on you, O God, for you will answer me; give ear to me and hear my
prayer. |
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Show
the wonder of your great love, you who save by your right hand those
who take refuge in you from their foes. |
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Keep me
as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings
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from
the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me.
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They
close up their callous hearts, and their mouths speak with
arrogance. |
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They
have tracked me down, they now surround me, with eyes alert, to
throw me to the ground.
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They
are like a lion hungry for prey, like a great lion crouching in
cover. |
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Rise
up, O LORD, confront them, bring them down; rescue me from the
wicked by your sword. |
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O LORD,
by your hand save me from such men, from men of this world whose
reward is in this life. You still the hunger of those you cherish;
their sons have plenty, and they store up wealth for their children. |
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And
I--in righteousness I will see your face; when I awake, I will be
satisfied with seeing your likeness. |
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