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for the son treats the father with contempt,
    the daughter rises up against her mother,
the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law;
    a man’s enemies are the men of his own house.
But as for me, I will look to the Lord,
    I will wait for the God of my salvation;
    my God will hear me.

Penitence and Trust in God

Rejoice not over me, O my enemy;
    when I fall, I shall rise;
when I sit in darkness,
    the Lord will be a light to me.

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For a son dishonors his father,
    a daughter rises up against her mother,(A)
a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law—
    a man’s enemies are the members of his own household.(B)

But as for me, I watch(C) in hope(D) for the Lord,
    I wait for God my Savior;
    my God will hear(E) me.

Israel Will Rise

Do not gloat over me,(F) my enemy!
    Though I have fallen, I will rise.(G)
Though I sit in darkness,
    the Lord will be my light.(H)

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