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Gather the ·nations [L assembly/congregations of the peoples] around you
    and ·rule [or take a seat over; L return] them from ·above [on high].
Lord, judge the people.
    Lord, ·defend [judge] me ·because I am right [according to my righteousness],
    ·because I have done no wrong [according to my innocence].
God, you ·do what is right [are righteous].
    You ·know [L test] our ·thoughts [L hearts/minds] and ·feelings [L kidneys; C the seat of emotions in Hebrew thought].
Stop those wicked actions done by evil people,
    and ·help [establish] those who ·do what is right [are righteous].

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Let the assembled peoples gather around you,
    while you sit enthroned over them on high.(A)
    Let the Lord judge(B) the peoples.
Vindicate me, Lord, according to my righteousness,(C)
    according to my integrity,(D) O Most High.(E)
Bring to an end the violence of the wicked
    and make the righteous secure—(F)
you, the righteous God(G)
    who probes minds and hearts.(H)

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