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my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. He is my refuge, my savior, the one who saves me from violence.
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I called on the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and he saved me from my enemies.
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“The waves of death overwhelmed me; floods of destruction swept over me.
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The grave wrapped its ropes around me; death laid a trap in my path.
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But in my distress I cried out to the LORD ; yes, I cried to my God for help. He heard me from his sanctuary; my cry reached his ears.