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Thou didst turn for me my mourning into dancing; Thou didst loose my sackcloth, and gird me with gladness; So that my glory may sing praise to Thee, and not be silent; {P}

For the Leader. A Psalm of David.

For Thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for Thy name's sake lead me and guide me.

Bring me forth out of the net that they have hidden for me; for Thou art my stronghold.

Be gracious unto me, O LORD, for I am in distress;

For my life is spent in sorrow, and my years in sighing;

For I have heard the whispering of many, terror on every side;

But as for me, I have trusted in Thee, O LORD; I have said: 'Thou art my God.'

O LORD, let me not be ashamed, for I have called upon Thee; let the wicked be ashamed, let them be put to silence in the nether-world.

Oh how abundant is Thy goodness, which Thou hast laid up for them that fear Thee;

Blessed be the LORD; for He hath shown me His wondrous lovingkindness in an entrenched city.

As for me, I said in my haste: 'I am cut off from before Thine eyes';

O love the LORD, all ye His godly ones; Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all ye that wait for the LORD.

For day and night Thy hand was heavy upon me;

For this let every one that is godly pray unto Thee in a time when Thou mayest be found;

Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous; and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.

Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous, praise is comely for the upright.

For the word of the LORD is upright; and all His work is done in faithfulness.

For He spoke, and it was; He commanded, and it stood.

The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of His heart to all generations.