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{To the chief Musician. 'Destroy not.' Of David. Michtam; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him.} Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God; secure me on high from them that rise up against me.
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Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from men of blood.
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For behold, they lie in wait for my soul; strong ones are gathered against me: not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O Jehovah.
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They run and prepare themselves without [my] fault: awake to meet me, and behold.
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Yea, do thou, Jehovah, the God of hosts, the God of Israel, arise to visit all the nations: be not gracious to any plotters of iniquity. Selah.
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They return in the evening; they howl like a dog, and go round about the city:
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Behold, they belch out with their mouth; swords are in their lips: for who [say they] doth hear?
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But thou, Jehovah, wilt laugh at them; thou wilt have all the nations in derision.
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Their strength! ... I will take heed to thee; for God is my high fortress.