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It is time to serve the Lord: they have frustrated your law.

*ĒI* [“I was” / “He who is”].

Let my supplication draw near before you, O Lord; according to your word grant me understanding. Alleluia. Alleluia. Let my prayer enter before you, O Lord, and by your word deliver me. My lips shall pour forth your praise, when you have taught me your righteousness. My tongue shall speak of your words, for all your commandments are in righteousness. Let your hand be [ready] to save me, for I have chosen your commandments. I have longed for your salvation, O Lord, and your law was my discourse. Let my soul live, [and] it shall praise you; and let your judgments help me. I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commandments. Glory to the Father and [to the Son and to the Holy Spirit]. Now and [always and unto the ages of ages. Amen]. Alleluia. Alleluia.