Psalm 69:16-18

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¹⁶ Lord, answer me because your ·love [loyalty] is so good.
    Because of your ·great kindness [abundant compassion], turn to me.
¹⁷ Do not hide your face from me, your servant.
    I am in ·trouble [distress]. Hurry to ·help [^Lanswer] me!
¹⁸ Come near and ·save [ransom] me;
    ·rescue [redeem] me from my enemies.