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Give ear, O God, to my prayer
and do not ignore my plea for help.
Listen to me and answer me.
I am restless in my complaint and moan—
because of the voice of the enemy,
    because of the pressure of the wicked.
For they thrust trouble on me,
    and in anger bear a grudge against me.

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    hear me and answer me.(A)
My thoughts trouble me and I am distraught(B)
    because of what my enemy is saying,
    because of the threats of the wicked;
for they bring down suffering on me(C)
    and assail(D) me in their anger.(E)

My heart is in anguish(F) within me;
    the terrors(G) of death have fallen on me.

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