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15 Lord, you understand how much I’m suffering.
    Show concern for me. Take care of me.
    Pay back those who are trying to harm me.
You are patient. Don’t take my life away from me.
    Think about how much shame I suffer because of you.
16 When I received your words, I ate them.
    They filled me with joy.
    My heart took delight in them.
Lord God who rules over all,
    I belong to you.
17 I never sat around with those who go to wild parties.
    I never had a good time with them.
I sat alone because you had put your powerful hand on me.
    Your anger against sin was burning inside me.

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15 Lord, you understand;
    remember me and care for me.
    Avenge me on my persecutors.(A)
You are long-suffering(B)—do not take me away;
    think of how I suffer reproach for your sake.(C)
16 When your words came, I ate(D) them;
    they were my joy and my heart’s delight,(E)
for I bear your name,(F)
    Lord God Almighty.
17 I never sat(G) in the company of revelers,
    never made merry with them;
I sat alone because your hand(H) was on me
    and you had filled me with indignation.

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