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The poor and oppressed trample it underfoot,
    and the needy walk all over it.

But for those who are righteous,
    the way is not steep and rough.
You are a God who does what is right,
    and you smooth out the path ahead of them.
Lord, we show our trust in you by obeying your laws;
    our heart’s desire is to glorify your name.

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Feet trample(A) it down—
    the feet of the oppressed,(B)
    the footsteps of the poor.(C)

The path of the righteous is level;(D)
    you, the Upright One,(E) make the way of the righteous smooth.(F)
Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your laws,[a](G)
    we wait(H) for you;
your name(I) and renown
    are the desire of our hearts.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 26:8 Or judgments