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I sank down to the very roots of the mountains.
    I was imprisoned in the earth,
    whose gates lock shut forever.
But you, O Lord my God,
    snatched me from the jaws of death!
As my life was slipping away,
    I remembered the Lord.
And my earnest prayer went out to you
    in your holy Temple.
Those who worship false gods
    turn their backs on all God’s mercies.

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To the roots of the mountains(A) I sank down;
    the earth beneath barred me in forever.
But you, Lord my God,
    brought my life up from the pit.(B)

“When my life was ebbing away,
    I remembered(C) you, Lord,
and my prayer(D) rose to you,
    to your holy temple.(E)

“Those who cling to worthless idols(F)
    turn away from God’s love for them.

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