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Hear, oh Lord, my plea

pay heed to my cry;

Listen to my prayer

from lips without guile.

From you let my vindication come;

your eyes see what is right.

You have tested my heart,

searched it in the night.

You have tried me by fire,

but find no malice in me.

I call upon you; answer me, O God.

Turn your ear to me; hear my speech.

Show your wonderful mercy,

delivering with your right arm

those who seek refuge from their foes.

Ravenous enemies press upon me;

they fill their mouths with proud roaring.

Their steps even now encircle me;

they watch closely, keeping low to the ground,

Hide me in the shadow of your wings

From the wicked who despoil me.

Rise, O Lord, confront and cast them down