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Do not turn me over to my enemies, for false witnesses who want to destroy me testify against me.

Hear my plea for mercy when I cry out to you for help, when I lift my hands toward your holy temple!

Pay them back for their evil deeds! Pay them back for what they do! Punish them!

For they do not understand the Lord 's actions, or the way he carries out justice. The Lord will permanently demolish them.

The Lord deserves praise, for he has heard my plea for mercy!

Deliver your people! Empower the nation that belongs to you! Care for them like a shepherd and carry them in your arms at all times!

A psalm—a song used at the dedication of the temple; by David. I will praise you, O Lord , for you lifted me up, and did not allow my enemies to gloat over me.

For his anger lasts only a brief moment, and his good favor restores one's life. One may experience sorrow during the night, but joy arrives in the morning.

To you, O Lord , I cried out; I begged the Lord for mercy:

For the music director; a psalm of David. In you, O Lord , I have taken shelter! Never let me be humiliated! Vindicate me by rescuing me!

For you are my high ridge and my stronghold; for the sake of your own reputation you lead me and guide me.

You will free me from the net they hid for me, for you are my place of refuge.

Have mercy on me, for I am in distress! My eyes grow dim from suffering. I have lost my strength.

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.

For I hear what so many are saying, the terrifying news that comes from every direction. When they plot together against me, they figure out how they can take my life.

O Lord , do not let me be humiliated, for I call out to you! May evil men be humiliated! May they go wailing to the grave!

How great is your favor, which you store up for your loyal followers! In plain sight of everyone you bestow it on those who take shelter in you.

The Lord deserves praise for he demonstrated his amazing faithfulness to me when I was besieged by enemies.

I jumped to conclusions and said, "I am cut off from your presence!" But you heard my plea for mercy when I cried out to you for help.

For day and night you tormented me; you tried to destroy me in the intense heat of summer. (Selah)