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Job prayed for his friends, and the Lord made Job successful again. The Lord gave him twice as much as he had before.

So Job lived for 140 years more. He lived to see his children, his grandchildren, his great-grandchildren, and his great-great-grandchildren.

When the time for judgment comes, the wicked will be found guilty. Sinners have no place among those who do what is right.

Show that you are loyal to his son, or the Lord will be angry and destroy you. He is almost angry enough to do that now, but those who go to him for protection will be blessed.

To the director: With stringed instruments. A song of David. God, you showed that I was innocent. You gave me relief from all my troubles. So listen to me now when I call to you for help. Be kind to me and hear my prayer.

Men, how long will you try to dishonor me? Do you enjoy wasting your time searching for new lies against me? Selah

Every morning, Lord , I lay my gifts before you and look to you for help. And every morning you hear my prayers.

But by your great mercy, I can enter your house. I can worship in your holy Temple with fear and respect for you.

Lord , show me your right way of living, and make it easy for me to follow. People are looking for my weaknesses, so show me how you want me to live.

Punish them, God! Let them be caught in their own traps. They have turned against you, so punish them for their many crimes.

The Lord has heard my request for mercy. The Lord has accepted my prayer.

A song of David that he sang to the Lord about Cush from the tribe of Benjamin. Lord my God, I come to you for protection. Save me from those who are chasing me.

The trouble they cause will come back on them. They plan harm for others, but they are the ones who will be hurt.

Many people are suffering— crushed by the weight of their troubles. But the Lord is a refuge for them, a safe place they can run to.

Lord , those who know your name come to you for protection. And when they come, you do not leave them without help.

He punishes murderers and remembers those who are in need. When suffering people cry for help, he does not ignore them.

The wicked are too proud to ask God for help. He does not fit into their plans.

They hide just outside the villages, waiting to kill innocent people, always looking for any helpless person they can hurt.

They are like lions hiding in the bushes to catch weak and helpless animals. They lay their traps for the poor, who are caught in their nets.

But, Lord, you do see the pain and suffering they cause. You see it, so punish them. Those who were left helpless put their trust in you. After all, you are the one who cares for orphans.