Final Petition for Justice and Vindication

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Don't let those who are wrongfully my enemies gloat over me; and those who hate me unprovoked -don't let them smirk at me.

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For they don't speak words of peace but devise ways to deceive the peaceful of the land.

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They shout to accuse me, "Aha! Aha! we saw you with our own eyes!"

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You saw them, ADONAI; don't stay silent. Adonai, don't stay far away from me.

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Wake up! Get up, my God, my Lord! Defend me and my cause!

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Give judgment for me, ADONAI, my God, as your righteousness demands. Don't let them gloat over me.

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Don't let them say to themselves, "Aha! We got what we wanted!"or say, "We swallowed them up!"

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May those who gloat over my distress be disgraced and humiliated. May those who aggrandize themselves at my expense be covered with shame and confusion.

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But may those who delight in my righteousness shout for joy and be glad! Let them say always, "How great is ADONAI, who delights in the peace of his servant!"

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Then my tongue will tell of your righteousness and praise you all day long.

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