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¹ O God, to whom vengeance belongs, shine forth! ² Render punishment to the proud. ³ How long will the wicked triumph? ⁴ All the workers of iniquity boast in themselves. ⁵ And afflict Your heritage. ⁶ And murder the fatherless. ⁷ Nor does the God of Jacob understand.” ⁸ And you fools, when will you be wise? ⁹ He who formed the eye, shall He not see? ¹⁰ He who teaches man knowledge? ¹¹ That they are futile. ¹² And teach out of Your law, ¹³ Until the pit is dug for the wicked. ¹⁴ Nor will He forsake His inheritance. ¹⁵ And all the upright in heart will follow it. ¹⁶ Who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity? ¹⁷ My soul would soon have settled in silence. ¹⁸ Your mercy, O Lord, will hold me up. ¹⁹ Your comforts delight my soul. ²⁰ Have fellowship with You? ²¹ And condemn innocent blood. ²² And my God the rock of my refuge. ²³ The Lord our God shall cut them off.