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From the depths of my despair I call to you, Lord.
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Hear my cry, O Lord; listen to my call for help!
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If you kept a record of our sins, who could escape being condemned?
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But you forgive us, so that we should stand in awe of you.
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I wait eagerly for the Lord's help, and in his word I trust.
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I wait for the Lord more eagerly than sentries wait for the dawn - than sentries wait for the dawn.
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Israel, trust in the Lord, because his love is constant and he is always willing to save.
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He will save his people Israel 1 from all their sins.