The psalmist appeals to God 'You have seen this, O LORD; do not be silent.' The verb 'seen' suggests that God has witnessed what the psalmist has endured, that divine observation is not in doubt. The plea 'do not be silent' echoes the earlier question of how long God will appear passive, urging God to move from observation to intervention. The psalmist does not deny God's awareness but appeals for God's action. This verse demonstrates that acknowledging God's omniscience does not satisfy the psalmist's need for active divine intervention.

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