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I am oppressed and have been on the verge of death since my youth. I have been subjected to your horrors and am numb with pain.

You exalt my horn like that of a wild ox. I am covered with fresh oil.

My heart is parched and withered like grass, for I am unable to eat food.

I am like an owl in the wilderness; I am like a screech owl among the ruins.

I stay awake; I am like a solitary bird on a roof.

My days are coming to an end, and I am withered like grass.

A song, a psalm of David. I am determined, O God! I will sing and praise you with my whole heart.

For I am oppressed and needy, and my heart beats violently within me.

I am fading away like a shadow at the end of the day; I am shaken off like a locust.

I am so starved my knees shake; I have turned into skin and bones.

I am disdained by them. When they see me, they shake their heads.

I had faith when I said, "I am severely oppressed."

Yes, Lord ! I am indeed your servant; I am your lowest slave. You saved me from death.

The Lord is on my side, I am not afraid! What can people do to me?

I am like a foreigner in this land. Do not hide your commands from me!

I choose the path of faithfulness; I am committed to your regulations.

I am a friend to all your loyal followers, and to those who keep your precepts.

For I am like a wineskin dried up in smoke. I do not forget your statutes.

All your commands are reliable. I am pursued without reason. Help me!

Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for I am always aware of them.