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enemies surrounded me everywhere. I looked for someone to help me, but there was no one there.
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But then, O Lord, I remembered how merciful you are and what you had done in times past. I remembered that you rescue those who rely on you, that you save them from their enemies.
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Then from here on earth I prayed to you to rescue me from death.
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I prayed, "O Lord, you are my father; do not abandon me to my troubles when I am helpless against arrogant enemies.
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I will always praise you and sing hymns of thanksgiving." You answered my prayer,
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.