6-8 “God, you’ve made me the talk of the town—
    people spit in my face;
I can hardly see from crying so much;
    I’m nothing but skin and bones.
Decent people can’t believe what they’re seeing;
    the good-hearted wake up and insist I’ve given up on God.

“But principled people hold tight, keep a firm grip on life,
    sure that their clean, pure hands will get stronger and stronger!

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