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12 The Lord of heavenly forces tests the righteous
    and discerns the heart and the mind.
Let me see your retribution upon them,
    for I have committed my case to you.
13 Sing to the Lord,
    praise the Lord,
        for he has rescued the needy
        from the clutches of evildoers.
14 Cursed be the day that I was born.
    May the day my mother gave birth to me not be blessed.

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12 Lord Almighty, you who examine the righteous
    and probe the heart and mind,(A)
let me see your vengeance(B) on them,
    for to you I have committed(C) my cause.

13 Sing(D) to the Lord!
    Give praise to the Lord!
He rescues(E) the life of the needy
    from the hands of the wicked.(F)

14 Cursed be the day I was born!(G)
    May the day my mother bore me not be blessed!

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