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14 from men, Lord, by your hand—
from men who belong to this world,
    whose reward is only[a] in this[b] life.

But as for your treasured ones,
    may their stomachs be full,
may their children have an abundance,
    and may they leave wealth to their offspring.

15 But as for me, justified, I will behold your face;
    when I awake, your presence[c] will satisfy me.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 17:14 The Heb. lacks only
  2. Psalm 17:14 So MT; DSS 11QPsc LXX read their
  3. Psalm 17:15 Lit. form, likeness

14 By your hand save me from such people, Lord,
    from those of this world(A) whose reward is in this life.(B)
May what you have stored up for the wicked fill their bellies;
    may their children gorge themselves on it,
    and may there be leftovers(C) for their little ones.

15 As for me, I will be vindicated and will see your face;
    when I awake,(D) I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness.(E)

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