all. Don’t let these liars gloat over my defeat. Don’t let those who hate me for no reason smirk with delight over my sorrow. They do not speak in a friendly way. Instead they invent all kinds of lies about peace-loving people. They shout accusations at me. But You, O God, have seen this. So don’t be silent, O God. Don’t keep Yourself far away. Rouse Yourself and defend me. Rise up and plead my cause. You are righteous, O God. Declare me innocent. Don’t let my enemies gloat over me. Don’t let them think they have prevailed as they wanted. May those who gloat over my suffering be completely confused and defeated; may those who claim to be better than I am be covered with shame and disgrace.” I pray, “May those who come to my assistance, shout for joy and say over and over that You, O God, are great and good. May they shout that You rejoice in my vindication. Then I will proclaim Your righteousness and will praise You all day long! Amen.”
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36. Mediator: Deep within the hearts of the wicked, sinfulness whispers constantly, with no fear of God. The uncaring and self-centered folk flatter themselves with their own opinions. When their ways are held accountable, they do not change. They would rather lie and testify falsely against the lowly. They never consider the strength of wisdom. In their beds, they plot how best to continue their corruption and violence to the poor. They welcome all that is harmful; so wrong is their pathway. But El Shaddai’s unfailing love reaches far and wide. Her righteousness is high like lofty mountains. Her judgments are deep like the great canyons. El Shaddai saves all Creation with unfailing love. Wise mortals seek refuge in the shadow of Her wings. How precious is Her generous affection. The faithful are filled with the rich and plenty of Her abundance. To quench their thirst, She grants them water as from a flowing stream, for She is the fountain of life. All their days are filled with Her radiant light. El Shaddai’s love will never fail, and Her justice will continue toward all who honestly follow Her. No treachery will come near them, nor shall they know wickedness. But the arrogant will be defeated, never to rise.
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