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For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments, according to the sheminith style; a psalm of David. Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger. Do not discipline me in your raging fury.
2
Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am frail. Heal me, Lord, for my bones are shaking.
3
I am absolutely terrified, and you, Lord—how long will this continue?
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Relent, Lord, rescue me! Deliver me because of your faithfulness.
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For no one remembers you in the realm of death. In Sheol who gives you thanks?
6
I am exhausted as I groan. All night long I drench my bed in tears; my tears saturate the cushion beneath me.
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My eyes grow dim from suffering; they grow weak because of all my enemies.
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Turn back from me, all you who behave wickedly, for the Lord has heard the sound of my weeping.
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The Lord has heard my appeal for mercy; the Lord has accepted my prayer.
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They will be humiliated and absolutely terrified. All my enemies will turn back and be suddenly humiliated.