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My enemies turned to run from you, but they fell and were destroyed.

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.

It may seem that those who are poor and needy have been forgotten, but God will not forget them. He will not leave them without hope.

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.

He will make hot coals and burning sulfur fall like rain on the wicked. They will get nothing but a hot, burning wind.

They took advantage of the poor and stole what little they had. But the Lord knows what they did, and he says, "I will rescue those who are poor and helpless, and I will punish those who hurt them."

But I trust in your faithful love, Lord. I will be happy when you save me.

But everyone has gone the wrong way. Everyone has turned bad. No one does anything good. No, not one person!

You wicked people want to spoil the hopes of the poor, but the Lord will protect them.

But you have also said about the gods of this land, "They are my powerful gods. They are the ones who make me happy."

But those who worship other gods will have many troubles. I will not share in the gifts of blood they offer to their idols. I will not even say their names.

Use your power, Lord , and remove them from this life. But as for the people you treasure, fill them with food. Give them plenty for their children and their grandchildren.

They attacked me in my time of trouble, but the Lord was there to support me.

You never do wrong to those who have done no wrong. But you outsmart the wicked, no matter how clever they are.

You help those who are humble, but you humiliate the proud.

They cried out for help, but there was no one to save them. They cried out to the Lord , but he did not answer them.

But their message goes throughout the world. Their teaching reaches the ends of the earth. The sun's tent is set up in the heavens.

Some give the credit for victory to their chariots and soldiers, but we honor the Lord our God.

They fall in battle, totally defeated, but we survive and stand strong!

My God, I kept calling by day, and I was not silent at night. But you did not answer me.