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As for me, because I am innocent I will see your face; when I awake you will reveal yourself to me.

The earth heaved and shook; the roots of the mountains trembled; they heaved because he was angry.

He brought me out into a wide open place; he delivered me because he was pleased with me.

For the king trusts in the Lord , and because of the sovereign One's faithfulness he is not upended.

Do not hold against me the sins of my youth or my rebellious acts! Because you are faithful to me, extend to me your favor, O Lord !

For the sake of your reputation, O Lord , forgive my sin, because it is great.

Teach me how you want me to live; lead me along a level path because of those who wait to ambush me!

I will be happy and rejoice in your faithfulness, because you notice my pain and you are aware of how distressed I am.

For my life nears its end in pain; my years draw to a close as I groan. My strength fails me because of my sin, and my bones become brittle.

Because of all my enemies, people disdain me; my neighbors are appalled by my suffering— those who know me are horrified by my condition; those who see me in the street run away from me.

Smile on your servant! Deliver me because of your faithfulness!

You godly ones, shout for joy because of the Lord ! It is appropriate for the morally upright to offer him praise.

Then I will rejoice in the Lord and be happy because of his deliverance.

My whole body is sick because of your judgment; I am deprived of health because of my sin.

My wounds are infected and starting to smell, because of my foolish sins.

I am numb with pain and severely battered; I groan loudly because of the anxiety I feel.

Because of my condition, even my friends and acquaintances keep their distance; my neighbors stand far away.

I have prayed for deliverance, because otherwise they will gloat over me; when my foot slips they will arrogantly taunt me.

I am silent and cannot open my mouth because of what you have done.

As for me, you uphold me because of my integrity; you allow me permanent access to your presence.