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People far away marvel at your fearsome deeds, and all who live under the sun celebrate and sing because of you.

When God made the sea dry up, our people walked across, and because of him, we celebrated there.

Let the nations celebrate with joyful songs, because you judge fairly and guide all nations.

But let your people be happy and celebrate because of you.

Let your worshipers celebrate and be glad because of you. They love your saving power, so let them always say, "God is wonderful!"

My enemies are plotting because they want me dead.

Do this because the king rescues the homeless when they cry out, and he helps everyone who is poor and in need.

because it made me jealous to see proud and evil people and to watch them prosper.

They sneer and say cruel things, and because of their pride, they make violent threats.

Because of you, Lord God, I can't sleep. I am restless and can't even talk.

Have you forgotten how to have pity? Do you refuse to show mercy because of your anger?"

Because of you, our enemies who live nearby laugh and joke about us.

Won't you give us fresh life and let your people be glad because of you?

I will listen to you, Lord God, because you promise peace to those who are faithful and no longer foolish.

Protect me and save me because you are my God. I am your faithful servant, and I trust you.

You perform great wonders because you alone are God.

Show that you approve of me! Then my hateful enemies will feel like fools, because you have helped and comforted me.

and I am almost blind because of my sorrow. Each day I lift my hands in prayer to you, Lord .

My friends and neighbors have turned against me because of you, and now darkness is my only companion.

The heavens and the earth belong to you. And so does the world with all its people because you created them