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1 To the choirmaster: according to Lilies. A Testimony of Asaph. A Psalm. Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou who leadest Joseph like a flock! Thou who art enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth
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Hear us, Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock. You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth
2 before E'phraim and Benjamin and Manas'seh! Stir up thy might, and come to save us!
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before Ephraim, Benjamin and Manasseh. Awaken your might; come and save us.
3 Restore us, O God; let thy face shine, that we may be saved!
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Restore us, O God; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved.
4 O LORD God of hosts, how long wilt thou be angry with thy people's prayers?
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How long, LORD God Almighty, will your anger smolder against the prayers of your people?
5 Thou hast fed them with the bread of tears, and given them tears to drink in full measure.
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You have fed them with the bread of tears; you have made them drink tears by the bowlful.
6 Thou dost make us the scorn of our neighbors; and our enemies laugh among themselves.
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You have made us an object of derision to our neighbors, and our enemies mock us.
7 Restore us, O God of hosts; let thy face shine, that we may be saved!
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Restore us, God Almighty; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved.
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