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For evils beyond number have surrounded me; My iniquities have overtaken me, so that I am not able to see; They are more numerous than the hairs of my head, And my heart has failed me.

Since I am afflicted and needy, Let the Lord be mindful of me. You are my help and my deliverer; Do not delay, O my God.

"Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."

"Hear, O My people, and I will speak; O Israel, I will testify against you; I am God, your God.

But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the lovingkindness of God forever and ever.

Give heed to me and answer me; I am restless in my complaint and am surely distracted,

When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You.

I am weary with my crying; my throat is parched; My eyes fail while I wait for my God.

Those who sit in the gate talk about me, And I am the song of the drunkards.

And do not hide Your face from Your servant, For I am in distress; answer me quickly.

Reproach has broken my heart and I am so sick. And I looked for sympathy, but there was none, And for comforters, but I found none.

But I am afflicted and in pain; May Your salvation, O God, set me securely on high.

But I am afflicted and needy; Hasten to me, O God! You are my help and my deliverer; O Lord , do not delay.

And even when I am old and gray, O God, do not forsake me, Until I declare Your strength to this generation, Your power to all who are to come.

Nevertheless I am continually with You; You have taken hold of my right hand.

When I remember God, then I am disturbed; When I sigh, then my spirit grows faint. Selah.

You have held my eyelids open; I am so troubled that I cannot speak.

"I, the Lord , am your God, Who brought you up from the land of Egypt; Open your mouth wide and I will fill it.

A Prayer of David. Incline Your ear, O Lord , and answer me; For I am afflicted and needy.

Preserve my soul, for I am a godly man; O You my God, save Your servant who trusts in You.