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even the darkness is not dark to thee, the night is bright as the day; for darkness is as light with thee.

For thou didst form my inward parts, thou didst knit me together in my mother's womb.

I praise thee, for thou art fearful and wonderful. Wonderful are thy works! Thou knowest me right well;

Thy eyes beheld my unformed substance; in thy book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them.

men who maliciously defy thee, who lift themselves up against thee for evil!

Arrogant men have hidden a trap for me, and with cords they have spread a net, by the wayside they have set snares for me. [Selah]

I know that the LORD maintains the cause of the afflicted, and executes justice for the needy.

Let a good man strike or rebuke me in kindness, but let the oil of the wicked never anoint my head; for my prayer is continually against their wicked deeds.

Keep me from the trap which they have laid for me, and from the snares of evildoers!

When my spirit is faint, thou knowest my way! In the path where I walk they have hidden a trap for me.

I look to the right and watch, but there is none who takes notice of me; no refuge remains to me, no man cares for me.

Give heed to my cry; for I am brought very low! Deliver me from my persecutors; for they are too strong for me!

Bring me out of prison, that I may give thanks to thy name! The righteous will surround me; for thou wilt deal bountifully with me.

Enter not into judgment with thy servant; for no man living is righteous before thee.

For the enemy has pursued me; he has crushed my life to the ground; he has made me sit in darkness like those long dead.

I stretch out my hands to thee; my soul thirsts for thee like a parched land. [Selah]

Let me hear in the morning of thy steadfast love, for in thee I put my trust. Teach me the way I should go, for to thee I lift up my soul.

Deliver me, O LORD, from my enemies! I have fled to thee for refuge!

Teach me to do thy will, for thou art my God! Let thy good spirit lead me on a level path!

For thy name's sake, O LORD, preserve my life! In thy righteousness bring me out of trouble!