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and by your power vindicate me. God, hear my prayer, lend ear to the words of my mouth. Strangers have risen up against me, and the mighty have sought my soul, and they have not set you, [O] God, before themselves. Behold, God is my helper, and the Lord is the upholder of my soul. In turning back the evil upon my enemies, in your truth destroy them. Freely of my own will I will offer sacrifices to you; and I will give thanks to your name, [O] Lord, for it is good. From all my affliction you have delivered me, and my eye has looked upon my enemies. Glory [to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit]: Now and [always, and unto the ages of ages. Amen]:

RUBRIC: Supplication [*małtʿankʿ*]

Let us make CHRIST the Most High our refuge, so that evil shall not reach us, and scourges shall not approach our dwellings.

RUBRIC: [THE] PROCLAMATION [Litany]

And asking mercy from the Lord with one accord, let us all say in unison: Lord, have mercy; Lord, have mercy; Lord, have mercy.