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Lord, please don't condemn me because you're angry with me; please don't punish me because you're angry with me!
2
Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am weak; heal me, Lord, for I am sick to the bone.
3
I'm shaking all over in fear. How long will it be, Lord, before you do something?
4
Turn,* Lord, and rescue me! Save me because of your trustworthy love!
5
For no one remembers you when they're dead. Who is able to praise you from the grave?
6
My groaning has exhausted me. Every night I soak my bed with my crying; I drench my couch with my tears.
7
With all my crying I can hardly see; my eyes grow weak because of the trouble my enemies cause me.
8
Leave me alone, all you people who do evil, for the Lord has heard me crying!
9
The Lord has heard me calling out for help; the Lord answers my prayer.
10
All who hate me will be shamefully defeated and terrified; they will run away in disgrace.