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But I am merely a worm,
    far less than human,
and I am hated and rejected
    by people everywhere.
(A) Everyone who sees me
    makes fun and sneers.
They shake their heads,
    (B) and say, “Trust the Lord!
If you are his favorite,
let him protect you
    and keep you safe.”

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But I am a worm(A) and not a man,
    scorned by everyone,(B) despised(C) by the people.
All who see me mock me;(D)
    they hurl insults,(E) shaking their heads.(F)
“He trusts in the Lord,” they say,
    “let the Lord rescue him.(G)
Let him deliver him,(H)
    since he delights(I) in him.”

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