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After the Lord had finished speaking to Job, he said to Eliphaz, "I am angry with you and your two friends, because you did not speak the truth about me, the way my servant Job did.

I am not afraid of the thousands of enemies who surround me on every side.

I am worn out, O Lord ; have pity on me! Give me strength; I am completely exhausted

I am worn out with grief; every night my bed is damp from my weeping; my pillow is soaked with tears.

You are the judge of all people. Judge in my favor, O Lord ; you know that I am innocent.

I am always aware of the Lord 's presence; he is near, and nothing can shake me.

And so I am thankful and glad, and I feel completely secure,

Reveal your wonderful love and save me; at your side I am safe from my enemies.

The Lord is my protector; he is my strong fortress. My God is my protection, and with him I am safe. He protects me like a shield; he defends me and keeps me safe.

The Lord rewards me because I do what is right; he blesses me because I am innocent.

He knows that I am faultless, that I have kept myself from doing wrong.

And so he rewards me because I do what is right, because he knows that I am innocent.

They give knowledge to me, your servant; I am rewarded for obeying them.

But I am no longer a human being; I am a worm, despised and scorned by everyone!

Rescue me from these lions; I am helpless before these wild bulls.

Turn to me, Lord , and be merciful to me, because I am lonely and weak.

Lord , I wash my hands to show that I am innocent and march in worship around your altar.

I am safe from all dangers; in the assembly of his people I praise the Lord .

Be merciful to me, Lord , for I am in trouble; my eyes are tired from so much crying; I am completely worn out.

I am exhausted by sorrow, and weeping has shortened my life. I am weak from all my troubles; even my bones are wasting away.