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As for the head of them that compass me, the mischief of their lips shall cover them.

Incline not my heart to evil things, to employ pretexts for sins, with me who work iniquity: and let me not unite with their choice ones.

The righteous shall chasten me with mercy, and reprove me: but let not the oil of the sinner anoint my head: for yet shall my prayer also be in their pleasures.

Their mighty ones have been swallowed up near the rock: they shall hear my words, for they are sweet.

For mine eyes are to thee, O Lord God: I have hoped in thee; take not away my life.

Keep me from the snare which they have set for me, and from the stumbling blocks of them that work iniquity.

When my spirit was fainting within me, then thou knewest my paths; in the very way wherein I was walking, they hid a snare for me.

I looked on my right hand, and behold, for there was none that noticed me; refuge failed me; and there was none that cared for my soul.

Attend to my supplication, for I am brought very low; deliver me from them that persecute me; for they are stronger than I.

Bring my soul out of prison, that I may give thanks to thy name, O Lord; the righteous shall wait for me, until thou recompense me.

And enter not into judgment with thy servant, for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.

For the enemy has persecuted my soul; he has brought my life down to the ground; he has made me to dwell in a dark place, as those that have been long dead.

I spread forth my hands to thee; my soul thirsts for thee, as a dry land. Pause.

Cause me to hear thy mercy in the morning; for I have hoped in thee; make known to me, O Lord, the way wherein I should walk; for I have lifted up my soul to thee.

Deliver me from mine enemies, O Lord; for I have fled to thee for refuge.

Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God; thy good Spirit shall guide me in the straight way.

Thou shalt quicken me, O Lord, for thy name’s sake; in thy righteousness thou shalt bring my soul out of affliction.

And in thy mercy thou wilt destroy mine enemies, and wilt destroy all those that afflict my soul; for I am thy servant.

I will exalt thee, my God, my king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.

Every day will I bless thee, and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.