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We used to share our hearts with each other; in the house of God we walked with the crowd.
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May he put death on them; let them go down alive to Sh'ol; for evil is in their homes and also in their hearts.
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But I will call on God, and ADONAI will save me.
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Evening, morning and noon I complain and moan; but he hears my voice.
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He redeems me and gives me peace, so that no one can come near me. For there were many who fought me.
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God will hear and will humble them, yes, he who has sat on his throne from the start. (Selah) For they never change, and they don't fear God.
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[My companion] attacked those who were at peace with him; he broke his solemn word.
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What he said sounded smoother than butter, but his heart was at war. His words seemed more soothing than oil, but in fact they were sharp swords.
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Unload your burden on ADONAI, and he will sustain you. He will never permit the righteous to be moved.
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But you will bring them down, God, into the deepest pit. Those men, so bloodthirsty and treacherous, will not live out half their days. But for my part, [ADONAI,] I put my trust in you.