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Psalms 38:21 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" Don’t forsake me, LORD. My God, don’t be far from me. "

Psalms 38:21

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19 But my enemies are vigorous and many. Those who hate me without reason are numerous.

20 They who give evil for good are also adversaries to me, because I follow what is good.

21 Don’t forsake me, LORD. My God, don’t be far from me.

22 Hurry to help me, Lord, my salvation.

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