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Lord, you know what I want to say,
    even before the words leave my mouth.
You are all around me—in front of me and behind me.
    I feel your hand on my shoulder.
I am amazed at what you know;
    it is too much for me to understand.

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Before a word is on my tongue
    you, Lord, know it completely.(A)
You hem me in(B) behind and before,
    and you lay your hand upon me.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,(C)
    too lofty(D) for me to attain.

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