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Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise up against me.
2
Deliver me from those who work evil; from the bloodthirsty save me.
3
Even now they lie in wait for my life; the mighty stir up strife against me. For no transgression or sin of mine, O Lord,
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for no fault of mine, they run and make ready. Rouse yourself, come to my help and see!
5
You, Lord God of hosts, are God of Israel. Awake to punish all the nations; spare none of those who treacherously plot evil. (Selah)
6
Each evening they come back, howling like dogs and prowling about the city.
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There they are, bellowing with their mouths, with sharp words on their lips— for "Who," they think, "will hear us?"
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But you laugh at them, O Lord; you hold all the nations in derision.
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O my strength, I will watch for you; for you, O God, are my fortress.