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They surrounded me on every side, and there was no one to help me; I looked for human assistance, and there was none.
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Then I remembered your mercy, O Lord, and your kindness from of old, for you rescue those who wait for you and save them from the hand of their enemies.
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And I sent up my prayer from the earth, and begged for rescue from death.
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I cried out, "Lord, you are my Father; do not forsake me in the days of trouble, when there is no help against the proud.
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I will praise your name continually, and will sing hymns of thanksgiving." My prayer was heard,
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