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 May the Lord answer you when you are in distress; 
 may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. 
  
  
  
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    May he send you help from the sanctuary 
 and grant you support from Zion. 
  
  
  
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    May he remember all your sacrifices 
 and accept your burnt offerings. 1  
  
    
  
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    May he give you the desire of your heart 
 and make all your plans succeed. 
  
  
  
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    May we shout for joy over your victory 
 and lift up our banners in the name of our God. 
 May the Lord grant all your requests. 
  
    
  
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    Now this I know: 
 The Lord gives victory to his anointed. 
 He answers him from his heavenly sanctuary 
 with the victorious power of his right hand. 
  
  
  
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    Some trust in chariots and some in horses, 
 but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. 
  
  
  
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    They are brought to their knees and fall, 
 but we rise up and stand firm. 
  
    
  
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    Lord, give victory to the king! 
 Answer us when we call!