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Rh anguish, while the thorn is fastened.

I have acknowledged my sin to Thee, and my injustice I have not concealed.

I said, I will confess against myself my injustice to the Lord, and Thou hast forgiven the wickedness of my sin.

For this shall every one that is holy pray to Thee in a seasonable time.

Yet in a flood of many waters they shall not come nigh unto him.

Thou art my refuge from the trouble which hath encompassed me: my joy, deliver me from them that surround me.

I will give Thee understanding, and I will instruct Thee in this way in which Thou shalt go: I will fix my eyes upon Thee.

Be not as the horse and mule, that have not understanding.

With bit and bridle bind fast