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 O God, be not far from me; * come quickly to help me, O my God.

Let those who set themselves against me be put to shame and be disgraced; * let those who seek to do me evil be covered with scorn and reproach.

But I shall always wait in patience, * and shall praise you more and more.

My mouth shall recount your mighty acts and saving deeds all day long; * though I cannot know the number of them.

I will begin with the mighty works of the Lord G; * I will recall your righteousness, yours alone.

O God, you have taught me since I was young, * and to this day I tell of your wonderful works.

And now that I am old and gray&#8209;headed, O God, do not forsake me, * till I make known your strength to this generation and your power to all who are to come.

Your righteousness, O God, reaches to the heavens; * you have done great things; who is like you, O God?

You have showed me great troubles and adversities, * but you will restore my life and bring me up again from the deep places of the earth.

You strengthen me more and more; * you enfold and comfort me,