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And a fruitful land into a salt waste, Because of the wickedness of those who dwell in it.

When they become few and lowly Because of oppression, misery, and sorrow,

Because he did not remember to show mercy, But persecuted the afflicted and needy person, And the despondent in heart, to put them to death.

But You, GOD, the Lord, deal kindly with me for the sake of Your name; Because Your mercy is good, rescue me;

Not to us, LORD, not to us, But to Your name give glory, Because of Your mercy, because of Your truth.

I love the LORD, because He hears My voice and my pleas.

Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live.

My soul weeps because of grief; Strengthen me according to Your word.

Burning indignation has seized me because of the wicked, Who abandon Your Law.

At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You Because of Your righteous judgments.

May those who fear You see me and be glad, Because I wait for Your word.

May the arrogant be put to shame, because they lead me astray with a lie; But I shall meditate on Your precepts.

I understand more than those who are old, Because I have complied with Your precepts.

My eyes shed streams of water, Because they do not keep Your Law.

My zeal has consumed me, Because my enemies have forgotten Your words.

I see the treacherous and loathe them, Because they do not keep Your word.

Seven times a day I praise You Because of Your righteous judgments.

I will give thanks to You, because I am awesomely and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well.

"Because I called and you refused, I stretched out my hand and no one paid attention;

Because they hated knowledge And did not choose the fear of the LORD.