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Our God is a God who delivers; the Lord , the sovereign Lord, can rescue from death.

Indeed God strikes the heads of his enemies, the hairy foreheads of those who persist in rebellion.

They see your processions, O God— the processions of my God, my king, who marches along in holy splendor.

In your large assemblies praise God, the Lord , in the assemblies of Israel!

God has decreed that you will be powerful. O God, you who have acted on our behalf, demonstrate your power,

Sound your battle cry against the wild beast of the reeds, and the nations that assemble like a herd of calves led by bulls! They humble themselves and offer gold and silver as tribute. God scatters the nations that like to do battle.

They come with red cloth from Egypt, Ethiopia voluntarily offers tribute to God.

O kingdoms of the earth, sing to God! Sing praises to the Lord, (Selah)

You are awe-inspiring, O God, as you emerge from your holy temple! It is the God of Israel who gives the people power and strength. God deserves praise!

For the music director; according to the tune of "Lilies;" by David. Deliver me, O God, for the water has reached my neck.

I am exhausted from shouting for help; my throat is sore; my eyes grow tired of looking for my God.

O God, you are aware of my foolish sins; my guilt is not hidden from you.

Let none who rely on you be disgraced because of me, O sovereign Lord and king! Let none who seek you be ashamed because of me, O God of Israel!

O Lord , may you hear my prayer and be favorably disposed to me! O God, because of your great loyal love, answer me with your faithful deliverance!

I am oppressed and suffering! O God, deliver and protect me!

The oppressed look on—let them rejoice! You who seek God, may you be encouraged!

For God will deliver Zion and rebuild the cities of Judah, and his people will again live in them and possess Zion.

For the music director; by David; written to get God's attention. O God, please be willing to rescue me! O Lord , hurry and help me!

May all those who seek you be happy and rejoice in you! May those who love to experience your deliverance say continually, "May God be praised!"

I am oppressed and needy! O God, hurry to me! You are my helper and my deliverer! O Lord , do not delay!