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1 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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1 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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2 May my vindication come from you; may your eyes see what is right.
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2 May my vindication come from you; may your eyes see what is right.
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3 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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3 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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4 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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4 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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5 My steps have held to your paths; my feet have not slipped.
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5 My steps have held to your paths; my feet have not slipped.
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6 I call on you, O God, for you will answer me; give ear to me and hear my prayer.
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6 I call on you, O God, for you will answer me; give ear to me and hear my prayer.
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7 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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7 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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8 Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings
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8 Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings
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9 from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me.
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9 from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me.
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10 They close up their callous hearts, and their mouths speak with arrogance.
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10 They close up their callous hearts, and their mouths speak with arrogance.
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11 They have tracked me down, they now surround me, with eyes alert, to throw me to the ground.
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11 They have tracked me down, they now surround me, with eyes alert, to throw me to the ground.
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12 They are like a lion hungry for prey, like a great lion crouching in cover.
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12 They are like a lion hungry for prey, like a great lion crouching in cover.
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13 Rise up, O LORD, confront them, bring them down; rescue me from the wicked by your sword.
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13 Rise up, O LORD, confront them, bring them down; rescue me from the wicked by your sword.
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14 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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14 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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15 And I--in righteousness I will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness.
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15 And I--in righteousness I will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness.
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| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
