1A psalm of David, when his son Absalom pursued him. Hear, O Lord, my prayer: give ear to my supplication in thy truth: hear me in thy justice.

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2And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight no man living shall be justified.

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Psalms 57:1, Psalms 30:8, Psalms 57:1, Psalms 30:8, Psalms 141:1

3For the enemy hath persecuted my soul: he hath brought down my life to the earth. He hath made me to dwell in darkness as those that have been dead of old:

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Romans 8:26, Romans 8:26, Isaiah 26:16, Isaiah 26:16, Psalms 62:8

4And my spirit is in anguish within me: my heart within me is troubled.

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Psalms 140:5, Psalms 141:9, Psalms 140:5, Psalms 141:9, Psalms 61:2

5I remembered the days of old, I meditated on all thy works: I meditated upon the works of thy hands.

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Jeremiah 30:17, Jeremiah 30:17, Psalms 88:18, Psalms 31:11, Psalms 88:18

6I stretched forth my hands to thee: my soul is as earth without water unto thee.

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Psalms 16:5, Psalms 16:5, Psalms 119:57, Psalms 119:57, Lamentations 3:24

7Hear me speedily, O Lord: my spirit hath fainted away. Turn not away thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit.

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Psalms 79:8, Psalms 79:8, Psalms 116:6, Psalms 136:23, Psalms 116:6

8Cause me to hear thy mercy in the morning; for in thee have I hoped. Make the way known to me, wherein I should walk: for I have lifted up my soul to thee.

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Psalms 143:11, Psalms 143:11, Psalms 146:7, Psalms 146:7, Psalms 7:6

9Deliver me from my enemies, O Lord, to thee have I fled:

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10Teach me to do thy will, for thou art my God. Thy good spirit shall lead me into the right land:

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11for thy name's sake, O Lord, thou wilt quicken me in thy justice. Thou wilt bring my soul out of trouble:

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12And in thy mercy thou wilt destroy my enemies. And thou wilt cut off all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant.

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