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But I feel like a worm, less than human! People insult me and look down on me.

No one who trusts in you will be disappointed. But disappointment will come to those who try to deceive others. They will get nothing.

Lord , I have done many wrong things. But I ask you to forgive them all to show your goodness.

But I am innocent, so be kind to me and save me.

Evil people might attack me. They might try to destroy my body. Yes, my enemies might attack me and try to destroy me, but they will stumble and fall.

But I really believe that I will see the Lord 's goodness before I die.

Don't treat me like the evil people who do wicked things. They greet their neighbors like friends, but secretly plan to hurt them.

Lord , you lifted me out of the grave. I was falling into the place of death, but you saved my life.

His anger lasts for a little while, but then his kindness brings life. The night may be filled with tears, but in the morning we can sing for joy!

Yes, Lord , while you were kind to me, I felt that nothing could defeat me. But when you turned away from me, I was filled with fear.

Those evil people brag and tell lies about those who do right. They are so proud now, but their lying lips will be silent.

Others make plans to hurt them. They say such bad things about them. But you hide your people in your shelter and protect them.

I was afraid and said, "I am in a place where he cannot see me." But I prayed to you, and you heard my loud cries for help.

Love the Lord , all of you who are his loyal followers. The Lord protects those who are loyal to him. But he punishes those who brag about their own power. He gives them all the punishment they deserve.

Lord, I prayed to you again and again, but I did not talk about my sins. So I only became weaker and more miserable.

But then I decided to confess my sins to the Lord . I stopped hiding my guilt and told you about my sins. And you forgave them all! Selah

Many pains will come to the wicked, but the Lord 's faithful love will surround those who trust in him.

But the Lord 's decisions are good forever. His plans are good for generation after generation.

Even strong lions get weak and hungry, but those who go to the Lord for help will have every good thing.

But the Lord is against those who do evil, so they are forgotten soon after they die.