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Repay them according to their deeds, and for their works of evil. Repay them for what their hands have done; bring back on them what they deserve.

Since they show no regard for the works of the LORD or what His hands have done, He will tear them down and never rebuild them.

Blessed be the LORD, for He has heard my cry for mercy.

The LORD is the strength of His people, a stronghold of salvation for His anointed.

A Psalm. A Song for the dedication of the temple. Of David. I will exalt You, O LORD, for You have lifted me up and have not allowed my foes to rejoice over me.

O LORD my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me.

For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.

To You, O LORD, I called, and I begged my Lord for mercy:

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. In You, O LORD, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame; save me by Your righteousness.

For You are my rock and my fortress; lead and guide me for the sake of Your name.

You will free me from the net laid for me, for You are my refuge.

I will be glad and rejoice in Your loving devotion, for You have seen my affliction; You have known the anguish of my soul.

Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am in distress; my eyes fail from sorrow, my soul and body as well.

For my life is consumed with grief and my years with groaning; my iniquity has drained my strength, and my bones are wasting away.

For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side. They conspire against me and plot to take my life.

O LORD, let me not be ashamed, for I have called on You. Let the wicked be put to shame; let them lie silent in Sheol.

How great is Your goodness which You have laid up for those who fear You, and bestowed on those who take refuge in You in the sight of the sons of men.

Blessed be the LORD, for He has shown me His loving devotion in a city under siege.

In my alarm I said, "I am cut off from Your sight!" But You heard my plea for mercy when I called to You for help.

For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was drained as in the summer heat. Selah