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Though you are above us all,
    you care for humble people,
and you keep a close watch
    on everyone who is proud.

I am surrounded by trouble,
but you protect me
    against my angry enemies.
With your own powerful arm
    you keep me safe.

You, Lord, will always
treat me with kindness.
    Your love never fails.
You have made us what we are.
    Don't give up on us now![a]

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Footnotes

  1. 138.8 You have … now: Or “Please don't desert your people.”

Though the Lord is exalted, he looks kindly on the lowly;(A)
    though lofty, he sees them(B) from afar.
Though I walk(C) in the midst of trouble,
    you preserve my life.(D)
You stretch out your hand(E) against the anger of my foes;(F)
    with your right hand(G) you save me.(H)
The Lord will vindicate(I) me;
    your love, Lord, endures forever(J)
    do not abandon(K) the works of your hands.(L)

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