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don't give me up to the whims of my foes; for false witnesses have risen against me, also those who are breathing violence.

By David: Adonai , I am calling to you; my Rock, don't be deaf to my cry. For if you answer me with silence, I will be like those who fall in a pit.

Pay them back for their deeds, as befits their evil acts; repay them for what they have done, give them what they deserve.

For they don't understand the deeds of Adonai or what he has done. He will break them down; he will not build them up.

Blessed be Adonai , for he heard my voice as I prayed for mercy.

Adonai is strength for [his people], a stronghold of salvation to his anointed.

A psalm. A song for the dedication of the house. By David:

Adonai my God, I cried out to you, and you provided healing for me.

For his anger is momentary, but his favor lasts a lifetime. Tears may linger for the night, but with dawn come cries of joy.

I called to you, Adonai ; to Adonai I pleaded for mercy:

For the leader. A psalm of David:

Turn your ear toward me, come quickly to my rescue, be for me a rock of strength, a fortress to keep me safe.

Since you are my rock and fortress, lead me and guide me for your name's sake.

I hate those who serve worthless idols; as for me, I trust in Adonai .

I will rejoice and be glad in your grace, for you see my affliction, you know how distressed I am.

Show me favor, Adonai , for I am in trouble. My eyes grow dim with anger, my soul and body as well.

For my life is worn out with sorrow and my years with sighing; my strength gives out under my guilt, and my bones are wasting away.

Adonai , don't let me be put to shame, for I have called on you; let the wicked be put to shame, let them be silenced in Sh'ol.

But oh, how great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you do for those who take refuge in you, before people's very eyes!

Blessed be Adonai ! For he has shown me his amazing grace when I was in a city under siege.