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32 lines
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# Chapter 56
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1 O God, have mercy on me,
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for people are hounding me.
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My foes attack me all day long.
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2 I am constantly hounded by those who slander me,
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and many are boldly attacking me.
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3 But when I am afraid,
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I will put my trust in you.
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4 I praise God for what he has promised.
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I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?
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What can mere mortals do to me?
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5 They are always twisting what I say;
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they spend their days plotting to harm me.
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6 They come together to spy on me—
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watching my every step, eager to kill me.
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7 Don’t let them get away with their wickedness;
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in your anger, O God, bring them down.
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8 You keep track of all my sorrows.
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You have collected all my tears in your bottle.
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You have recorded each one in your book.
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9 My enemies will retreat when I call to you for help.
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This I know: God is on my side!
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10 I praise God for what he has promised;
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yes, I praise the Lord for what he has promised.
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11 I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?
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What can mere mortals do to me?
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12 I will fulfill my vows to you, O God,
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and will offer a sacrifice of thanks for your help.
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13 For you have rescued me from death;
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you have kept my feet from slipping.
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So now I can walk in your presence, O God,
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in your life-giving light. |