4 Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs of my head; many are those who would destroy me— my enemies for no reason. Though I did not steal, I must repay. 5 You know my folly, O God, and my guilt is not hidden from You. 6 May those who hope in You not be ashamed through me, O Lord GOD of Hosts; may those who seek You not be dishonored through me, O God of Israel.
Psalms 69:4–6
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Psalms 69:18–20
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Psalms 39:7–9
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Psalms 38:8–10
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Psalms 7:2–4
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Psalms 40:11–13
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Psalms 25:1–3
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