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A Song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. To the Chief Musician. Set to 'Mahalath Leannoth.' A Contemplation of Heman the Ezrahite. O Lord, God of my salvation, I have cried out day and night before You.
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Let my prayer come before You; Incline Your ear to my cry.
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For my soul is full of troubles, And my life draws near to the grave.
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I am counted with those who go down to the pit; I am like a man who has no strength,
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Adrift among the dead, Like the slain who lie in the grave, Whom You remember no more, And who are cut off from Your hand.
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You have laid me in the lowest pit, In darkness, in the depths.
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Your wrath lies heavy upon me, And You have afflicted me with all Your waves. Selah
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You have put away my acquaintances far from me; You have made me an abomination to them; I am shut up, and I cannot get out;
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My eye wastes away because of affliction. Lord, I have called daily upon You; I have stretched out my hands to You.
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Will You work wonders for the dead? Shall the dead arise and praise You? Selah