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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 37, Verse 40

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But the salvation of the righteous [is] of the LORD: [he is] their strength in the time of trouble.
King James Version
And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.
American Standard Version
And Jehovah helpeth them, and rescueth them; He rescueth them from the wicked, and saveth them, Because they have taken refuge in him.
New English Translation
The LORD helps them and rescues them; he rescues them from evil men and delivers them, for they seek his protection.
World English Bible
Yahweh helps them, and rescues them. He rescues them from the wicked, and saves them, Because they have taken refuge in him. A Psalm by David, for a memorial.
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A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance. O LORD, rebuke me not in thy wrath: neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.
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For thine arrows stick fast in me, and thy hand presseth me sore.
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[There is] no soundness in my flesh because of thine anger; neither [is there any] rest in my bones because of my sin.
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For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they are too heavy for me.
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My wounds stink [and] are corrupt because of my foolishness.
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I am troubled; I am bowed down greatly; I go mourning all the day long.
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For my loins are filled with a loathsome [disease]: and [there is] no soundness in my flesh.
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I am feeble and sore broken: I have roared by reason of the disquietness of my heart.
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Lord, all my desire [is] before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee.
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My heart panteth, my strength faileth me: as for the light of mine eyes, it also is gone from me.