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I have been dumb, I open not my mouth, Because Thou -- Thou hast done [it].

They are desolate because of their shame, Who are saying to me, `Aha, aha.'

A thing of Belial is poured out on him, And because he lay down he riseth not again.

By this I have known, That Thou hast delighted in me, Because my enemy shouteth not over me.

For, not by their sword Possessed they the land, And their arm gave not salvation to them, But Thy right hand, and Thine arm, And the light of Thy countenance, Because Thou hadst accepted them.

Because of the voice of a reproacher and reviler, Because of an enemy and a self-avenger.

As to Thy majesty -- prosper! -- ride! Because of truth, and meekness -- righteousness, And Thy right hand showeth Thee fearful things.

And the king doth desire thy beauty, Because he [is] thy lord -- bow thyself to him,

I thank Thee to the age, because Thou hast done [it], And I wait [on] Thy name for [it is] good before Thy saints!

Because of the voice of an enemy, Because of the oppression of the wicked, For they cause sorrow to move against me, And in anger they hate me.

God doth hear and afflict them, And He sitteth of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, and fear not God,

Thou hast given to those fearing thee an ensign. To be lifted up as an ensign Because of truth. Selah.

For Thou hast been a refuge for me, A tower of strength because of the enemy.

Because better [is] Thy kindness than life, My lips do praise Thee.

Because of Thy temple at Jerusalem, To Thee do kings bring a present.

Let not those waiting on Thee be ashamed because of me, O Lord, Jehovah of Hosts, Let not those seeking Thee Blush because of me, O God of Israel.

For because of Thee I have borne reproach, Shame hath covered my face.

Be near unto my soul -- redeem it, Because of mine enemies ransom me.

Let them turn back because of their shame, Who are saying, `Aha, aha.'

And Thy righteousness, O God, [is] unto the heights, Because Thou hast done great things, O God, who [is] like Thee?