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I went down to the lowest parts of the mountains: the bars of the earth have shut me up for ever: and thou wilt bring up my life from corruption, O Lord my God.

When my soul was in distress within me, I remembered the Lord: that my prayer may come to thee, unto thy holy temple.

They that are vain observe vanities, forsake their own mercy.

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“When my life was ebbing away,
    I remembered(A) you, Lord,
and my prayer(B) rose to you,
    to your holy temple.(C)

“Those who cling to worthless idols(D)
    turn away from God’s love for them.
But I, with shouts of grateful praise,(E)
    will sacrifice(F) to you.
What I have vowed(G) I will make good.
    I will say, ‘Salvation(H) comes from the Lord.’”

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