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 The righteous cry, and the hears them * and delivers them from all their troubles.

The is near to the brokenhearted * and will save those whose spirits are crushed.

Many are the troubles of the righteous, * but the will deliver him out of them all.

He will keep safe all his bones; * not one of them shall be broken.

Evil shall slay the wicked, * and those who hate the righteous will be punished.

The ransoms the life of his servants, * and none will be punished who trust in him.

Fight those who fight me, O ; * attack those who are attacking me.

Take up shield and armor * and rise up to help me.

Draw the sword and bar the way against those who pursue me; * say to my soul, “I am your salvation.”

Let those who seek after my life be shamed and humbled; * let those who plot my ruin fall back and be dismayed.

Let them be like chaff before the wind, * and let the angel of the drive them away.