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Of David.

To you, Lord , I call; you are my Rock, do not turn a deaf ear^(a) to me. For if you remain silent,^(b) I will be like those who go down to the pit.^(c)

Hear my cry for mercy^(d) as I call to you for help, as I lift up my hands^(e) toward your Most Holy Place.^(f)

Do not drag me away with the wicked, with those who do evil, who speak cordially with their neighbors but harbor malice in their hearts.^(g)

Repay them for their deeds and for their evil work; repay them for what their hands have done^(h) and bring back on them what they deserve.⁽ⁱ⁾

Because they have no regard for the deeds of the Lord and what his hands have done,^(j) he will tear them down and never build them up again.

Praise be to the Lord ,^(k) for he has heard my cry for mercy.^(l)

The Lord is my strength^(m) and my shield; my heart trusts⁽ⁿ⁾ in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy,^(o) and with my song I praise him.^(p)

The Lord is the strength^(q) of his people, a fortress of salvation^(r) for his anointed one.^(s)

Save your people^(t) and bless your inheritance;^(u) be their shepherd^(v) and carry them^(w) forever.