Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your promise!
I will bear the indignation of the Lord because I have sinned against him, until he pleads my cause and executes judgment for me. He will bring me out to the light; I shall look upon his vindication.
Their Redeemer is strong; the Lord of hosts is his name. He will surely plead their cause, that he may give rest to the earth, but unrest to the inhabitants of Babylon.
Of David. Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me!
May the Lord therefore be judge and give sentence between me and you, and see to it and plead my cause and deliver me from your hand.”
But, O Lord of hosts, who judges righteously, who tests the heart and the mind, let me see your vengeance upon them, for to you have I committed my cause.
Behold, I long for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life!
My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word!
My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.
Therefore thus says the Lord: “Behold, I will plead your cause and take vengeance for you. I will dry up her sea and make her fountain dry,
for the Lord will plead their cause and rob of life those who rob them.
Vindicate me, O God, and defend my cause against an ungodly people, from the deceitful and unjust man deliver me!
“As for me, I would seek God, and to God would I commit my cause,
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