Hear my prayer, O Lord, give ear to my supplications (comp. Psalms 28:2; Psalms 39:12; Psalms 54:2; Psalms 55:1, etc.). In thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness. In thy faithfulness to thy promises, since thou hast promised to hear prayer, and in thy mere righteousness, since it is right and just that thou shouldest do so, hearken unto me.
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Psalms 143:1
Psalms 143:1
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