Friday of Week 17 In Ordinary Time

More numerous than the hairs on my head.
Are those who hate me without cause.
My fate is read.
They pursue me without pause.Those who attack me with lies.
Are too much for my strength.
They do not hear my sighs.
They will go in their vengeance to any length.It is for you that I suffer taunts.
That shame covers my face.
And envy me haunts.
I have come to the final race.

In your great mercy answer me O God.
With your help that never fails O God.

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Answer me O God
With your help that never fails
I turn to you God

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See Psalm 68