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 How long shall I have perplexity in my mind, and grief in my heart, day after day? * how long shall my enemy triumph over me?

Look upon me and answer me, O my God; * give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death;

Lest my enemy say, “I have prevailed over him,” * and my foes rejoice that I have fallen.

But I put my trust in your mercy; * my heart is joyful because of your saving help.

I will sing to the, for he has dealt with me richly; * I will praise the Name of the Lord Most High.

The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” * All are corrupt and commit abominable acts; there is none who does any good.

The looks down from heaven upon us all, * to see if there is any who is wise, if there is one who seeks after God.

Every one has proved faithless; all alike have turned bad; * there is none who does good; no, not one.

Have they no knowledge, all those evildoers * who eat up my people like bread and do not call upon the Lord?

See how they tremble with fear, * because God is in the company of the righteous.

Their aim is to confound the plans of the afflicted, * but the is their refuge.