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‘I am pure, without transgression; I am clean and have no iniquity.

For Job says, ‘I am innocent, but God turns away my right.

Concerning my right, should I lie? My wound is incurable, although I am without transgression.'

"Indeed, I am completely unworthy—how could I reply to you? I put my hand over my mouth to silence myself.

I am not afraid of the multitude of people who attack me from all directions.

For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of David. When I call out, answer me, O God who vindicates me! Though I am hemmed in, you will lead me into a wide, open place. Have mercy on me and respond to my prayer!

Pay attention to my cry for help, my king and my God, for I am praying to you!

Have mercy on me, Lord , for I am frail! Heal me, Lord , for my bones are shaking!

I am absolutely terrified, and you, Lord —how long will this continue?

I am exhausted as I groan; all night long I drench my bed in tears; my tears saturate the cushion beneath me.

O Lord my God, if I have done what they say, or am guilty of unjust actions,

The Lord judges the nations. Vindicate me, Lord , because I am innocent, because I am blameless, O Exalted One!

when they prayed: "Have mercy on me, Lord ! See how I am oppressed by those who hate me, O one who can snatch me away from the gates of death!

Then my enemy will say, "I have defeated him!" Then my foes will rejoice because I am upended.

So my heart rejoices and I am happy; My life is safe.

You have scrutinized my inner motives; you have examined me during the night. You have carefully evaluated me, but you find no sin. I am determined I will say nothing sinful.

As for me, because I am innocent I will see your face; when I awake you will reveal yourself to me.

For I am aware of all his regulations, and I do not reject his rules.

Who can know all his errors? Please do not punish me for sins I am unaware of.

Now I am sure that the Lord will deliver his chosen king; he will intervene for him from his holy heavenly temple, and display his mighty ability to deliver.