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1 (A song for worship.) Our LORD and our God, I turn my eyes to you, on your throne in heaven.
2 Servants look to their master, but we will look to you, until you have mercy on us.
3 Please have mercy, LORD! We have been insulted more than we can stand,
4 and we can't take more abuse from those proud, conceited people.
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