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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1Rescue me from my enemies, my God; protect me from those who rise up against me. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2Rescue me from those who practice sin, and save me from men of bloodshed. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3Because look, LORD, they set an ambush for me. Powerful men attack me, but not because of any sin or rebellion of mine. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4For no fault of mine, they run and take up a position. Awake to help me, and take notice. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5LORD God of Armies, you are the God of Israel. Rise up to punish all the nations; do not show favor to any wicked traitors. Selah |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6They return at evening, snarling like dogs and prowling around the city. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7Look, they spew from their mouths--sharp words from their lips. "For who," they say, "will hear?" |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8But you laugh at them, LORD; you ridicule all the nations. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9I will keep watch for you, my strength, because God is my stronghold. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10My faithful God will come to meet me; God will let me look down on my adversaries. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11Do not kill them; otherwise, my people will forget. By your power, make them homeless wanderers and bring them down, Lord, our shield. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12For the sin of their mouths and the words of their lips, let them be caught in their pride. They utter curses and lies. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13Consume them in rage; consume them until they are gone. Then people will know throughout the earth that God rules over Jacob. Selah |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14And they return at evening, snarling like dogs and prowling around the city. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15They scavenge for food; they growl if they are not satisfied. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16But I will sing of your strength and will joyfully proclaim your faithful love in the morning. For you have been a stronghold for me, a refuge in my day of trouble. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17To you, my strength, I sing praises, because God is my stronghold--my faithful God. |
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