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For the Leader; upon Shoshannim. [A Psalm] of David.

Save me, O God; for the waters are come in even unto the soul.

I am weary of my crying; my throat is dried; mine eyes fail while I wait for my God.

Let not them that wait for Thee be ashamed through me, O Lord GOD of hosts;

Because for Thy sake I have borne reproach; confusion hath covered my face.

Because zeal for Thy house hath eaten me up, and the reproaches of them that reproach Thee are fallen upon me.

But as for me, let my prayer be unto Thee, O LORD, in an acceptable time; O God, in the abundance of Thy mercy,

Answer me, O LORD, for Thy mercy is good; according to the multitude of Thy compassions turn Thou unto me.

And hide not Thy face from Thy servant; for I am in distress; answer me speedily.

For they persecute him whom Thou hast smitten; and they tell of the pain of those whom Thou hast wounded.

For the LORD hearkeneth unto the needy, and despiseth not His prisoners.

For God will save Zion, and build the cities of Judah; and they shall abide there, and have it in possession. The seed also of His servants shall inherit it; and they that love His name shall dwell therein.

For Thou art my hope; O Lord GOD, my trust from my youth.

For mine enemies speak concerning me, and they that watch for my soul take counsel together,

Saying: 'God hath forsaken him; pursue and take him; for there is none to deliver.'

But as for me, I will hope continually, and will praise Thee yet more and more.

My mouth shall tell of Thy righteousness, and of Thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.

For he will deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper.

May his name endure for ever; may his name be continued as long as the sun;

And blessed be His glorious name for ever;