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Psalm 13

Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies

To the leader. A Psalm of David.

How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?
    How long will you hide your face from me?(A)
How long must I bear pain[a] in my soul
    and have sorrow in my heart all day long?
How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?(B)

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  1. 13.2 Syr: Heb hold counsels

Psalm 27

Triumphant Song of Confidence

Of David.

The Lord is my light and my salvation;
    whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold[a] of my life;
    of whom shall I be afraid?(A)

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  1. 27.1 Or refuge

13 I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord
    in the land of the living.(A)
14 Wait for the Lord;
    be strong, and let your heart take courage;
    wait for the Lord!(B)

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