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O Lord God, to whom vengeance belongs-- O God, to whom vengeance belongs, shine forth!
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Rise up, O Judge of the earth; Render punishment to the proud.
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Lord, how long will the wicked, How long will the wicked triumph?
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They utter speech, and speak insolent things; All the workers of iniquity boast in themselves.
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They break in pieces Your people, O Lord, And afflict Your heritage.
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They slay the widow and the stranger, And murder the fatherless.
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Yet they say, "The Lord does not see, Nor does the God of Jacob understand."
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Understand, you senseless among the people; And you fools, when will you be wise?
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He who planted the ear, shall He not hear? He who formed the eye, shall He not see?
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He who instructs the nations, shall He not correct, He who teaches man knowledge?
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The Lord knows the thoughts of man, That they are futile.
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Blessed is the man whom You instruct, O Lord, And teach out of Your law,
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That You may give him rest from the days of adversity, Until the pit is dug for the wicked.