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 God 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, those evildoers * who eat up my people like bread and do not call upon God?

See how greatly they tremble, such trembling as never was; * for God has scattered the bones of the enemy; they are put to shame, because God has rejected them.

Oh, that Israel’s deliverance would come out of Zion! * when God restores the fortunes of his people Jacob will rejoice and Israel be glad.

Save me, O God, by your Name; * in your might, defend my cause.

Hear my prayer, O God; * give ear to the words of my mouth.

For the arrogant have risen up against me, and the ruthless have sought my life, * those who have no regard for God.

Behold, God is my helper; * it is the Lord who sustains my life.

Render evil to those who spy on me; * in your faithfulness, destroy them.