O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer. The prayer of Psalms 84:9. Give ear, O God of Jacob (comp. Psalms 20:1; Psalms 46:7, Psalms 46:11; Psalms 75:9; Psalms 76:6; Psalms 81:1, Psalms 81:4, etc.).
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Psalms 84:8
Psalms 84:8
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