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Look, the Lord takes notice of his loyal followers, those who wait for him to demonstrate his faithfulness

For our hearts rejoice in him, for we trust in his holy name.

Magnify the Lord with me! Let's praise his name together!

This oppressed man cried out and the Lord heard; he saved him from all his troubles.

Remain loyal to the Lord , you chosen people of his, for his loyal followers lack nothing!

He protects all his bones; not one of them is broken.

The Lord rescues his servants; all who take shelter in him escape punishment.

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

May those who desire my vindication shout for joy and rejoice! May they continually say, "May the Lord be praised, for he wants his servant to be secure."

for he is too proud to recognize and give up his sin.

Even if he trips, he will not fall headlong, for the Lord holds his hand.

I was once young, now I am old. I have never seen a godly man abandoned, or his children forced to search for food.

All day long he shows compassion and lends to others, and his children are blessed.

For the Lord promotes justice, and never abandons his faithful followers. They are permanently secure, but the children of evil men are wiped out.

Rely on the Lord ! Obey his commands! Then he will permit you to possess the land; you will see the demise of evil men.

The Lord helps them and rescues them; he rescues them from evil men and delivers them, for they seek his protection.

I am like a man who cannot hear and is incapable of arguing his defense.

Hear my prayer, O Lord ! Listen to my cry for help! Do not ignore my sobbing! For I am dependent on you, like one residing outside his native land; I am at your mercy, just as all my ancestors were.

May the Lord protect him and save his life! May he be blessed in the land! Do not turn him over to his enemies!

The Lord supports him on his sickbed; you completely heal him from his illness.