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Yes, they shall sing in the ways of Jehovah; for the glory of Jehovah is great.

For not a word is on my tongue, but, lo, O Jehovah, You know it all.

Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is set on high; I am not able to reach it.

For You have possessed my inward parts; You wove me in the womb of my mother.

I will thank You, for with awesome ways I am distinguished; Your works are marvelous, and my soul knows it very well.

The proud have hidden cords and a trap for me; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set snares for me. Selah.

As for the leaders of those around me, let the evil of their own lips cover them.

Let the righteous strike me; it is a mercy; and he rebuking me, it is oil of the head, let not my head refuse it ; for yet my prayer also shall be against their evils.

Their judges have been dashed against the rock; they shall hear my words for they are pleasant.

Keep me from the hands of the trap they laid for me, and from the snares of the workers of evil.

When my spirit faints within me, then You have known my path; they have hidden a snare for me in the path in which I walk.

I look to the right hand and see, and no one recognizes me; every escape is hidden from me; no one inquires for my soul.

Attend to my cry; for I am brought very low; deliver me from those who pursue me; for they are stronger than I.

Bring my soul out from prison to give thanks to Your name; the righteous shall gather around me; for You shall deal bountifully with me.

and do not enter into judgment with Your servant; for not anyone living is just in Your sight.

For the enemy has pursued my soul; he has beaten my life to the ground; he has made me dwell in darkness like those who died long ago.

Cause me to hear Your mercy in the morning, for I do trust in You; cause me to know the way I should walk, for I lift up my soul to You.

Teach me to do Your will; for You are my God; Your Spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.

And in Your mercy cut off my enemies; and exterminate all those who distress my soul; for I am Your servant.

A Psalm of David. Blessed be Jehovah my Rock, who teaches my hands for war, my fingers for battle.