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 Let the lying lips be silenced which speak against the righteous, * haughtily, disdainfully, and with contempt.

How great is your goodness, O ! which you have laid up for those who fear you; * which you have done in the sight of all for those who put their trust in you.

You hide them in the covert of your presence from those who slander them; * you keep them in your shelter from the strife of tongues.

Blessed be the ! * for he has shown me the wonders of his love in a besieged city.

Yet I said in my alarm, “I have been cut off from the sight of your eyes.” * Nevertheless, you heard the sound of my entreaty when I cried out to you.

Love the, all you who worship him; * the protects the faithful, but repays to the full those who act haughtily.

Be strong and let your heart take courage, * all you who wait for the.

Happy are they whose transgressions are forgiven, * and whose sin is put away!