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People surrounded me on every side, and no one helped; I looked for assistance from human beings, and there was none.
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Then I remembered your mercy, Lord, and your charity from long ago, that you raise up those who wait for you and save them from the hands of the wicked.
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I sent up my prayer from the earth, and I begged to be rescued from death.
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I called out to the Lord, the father of my master: "Don't desert me in the time of my distress, when I am helpless before the arrogant.
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I will praise your name continually, and I will sing thanksgiving hymns." My prayer was heard,