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God, who is enthroned from of old, Selah will hear, and will humble them— because they do not change, and do not fear God.

Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.

Because of their tongue he will bring them to ruin; all who see them will shake with horror.

Say to God, "How awesome are your deeds! Because of your great power, your enemies cringe before you.

Blessed be God, because he has not rejected my prayer or removed his steadfast love from me.

Because of your temple at Jerusalem kings bear gifts to you.

Do not let those who hope in you be put to shame because of me, O Lord God of hosts; do not let those who seek you be dishonored because of me, O God of Israel.

Draw near to me, redeem me, set me free because of my enemies.

Let those who say, "Aha, Aha!" turn back because of their shame.

because they had no faith in God, and did not trust his saving power.

Then the Lord awoke as from sleep, like a warrior shouting because of wine.

Show me a sign of your favor, so that those who hate me may see it and be put to shame, because you, Lord , have helped me and comforted me.

Because you have made the Lord your refuge, the Most High your dwelling place,

Zion hears and is glad, and the towns of Judah rejoice, because of your judgments, O God.

Because of my loud groaning my bones cling to my skin.

because of your indignation and anger; for you have lifted me up and thrown me aside.

Some were sick through their sinful ways, and because of their iniquities endured affliction;

Then they were glad because they had quiet, and he brought them to their desired haven.

a fruitful land into a salty waste, because of the wickedness of its inhabitants.

But you, O Lord my Lord, act on my behalf for your name's sake; because your steadfast love is good, deliver me.