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Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples justly and lead the nations of the earth. Selah

For the choirmaster. A Psalm Of David. A Song. God arises. His enemies are scattered, and those who hate Him flee His presence.

Your flock settled therein; O God, from Your bounty You provided for the poor.

Why do you gaze in envy, O mountains of many peaks? This is the mountain God chose for His dwelling, where the LORD will surely dwell forever.

For the choirmaster. To the tune of "Lilies." Of David. Save me, O God, for the waters are up to my neck.

I am weary from my crying; my throat is parched. My eyes fail, looking for my God.

Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs of my head; many are those who would destroy me-my enemies for no reason. Though I did not steal, I must repay.

For I have endured scorn for Your sake, and shame has covered my face.

because zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult You have fallen on me.

But my prayer to You, O LORD, is for a time of favor. In Your abundant loving devotion, O God, answer me with Your sure salvation.

Answer me, O LORD, for Your loving devotion is good; turn to me in keeping with Your great compassion.

Hide not Your face from Your servant, for I am in distress. Answer me quickly!

Insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. I looked for sympathy, but there was none, for comforters, but I found no one.

For they persecute the one You struck and recount the pain of those You wounded.

For the LORD listens to the needy and does not despise His captive people.

For God will save Zion and rebuild the cities of Judah, that they may dwell there and possess it.

For the choirmaster. Of David. To bring remembrance. Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Hurry, O LORD, to help me!

Be my rock of refuge, where I can always go. Give the command to save me, for You are my rock and my fortress.

For You are my hope, O Lord GOD, my confidence from my youth.

I have leaned on You since birth; You pulled me from my mother's womb. My praise is always for You.