David was in an extremely difficult position because the troops talked about stoning him,(A) for they were all very bitter over the loss of their sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God.(B)

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The ropes of death were wrapped around me;
the torrents of destruction terrified me.(A)
The ropes of Sheol entangled me;
the snares of death confronted me.(B)
I called to the Lord in my distress,
and I cried to my God for help.
From his temple he heard my voice,(C)
and my cry to him reached his ears.(D)

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24 For he has not despised or abhorred
the torment of the oppressed.(A)
He did not hide his face from him(B)
but listened when he cried to him for help.(C)

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Psalm 120

A Cry for Truth and Peace

A song of ascents.

In my distress I called to the Lord,
and he answered me.(A)

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