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They plan to set aside the promises you made, to rob you of your inheritance, to silence those who praise you, and to stamp out the honor of your temple and your altar.
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They want to open the mouths of the nations to praise the wonderful deeds of useless idols so that a human king might be honored forever.
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“Don't surrender your scepter, Lord, to things that don't exist. Don't let them mock our downfall. Instead, turn their scheme against them and make an example of the one who started this against us.
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Remember us, Lord, and reveal yourself in the time of our distress. Give me courage, king of the gods and ruler of every authority.
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When I speak, let my words be persuasive before the lion, and turn the king's heart to hatred toward the one who is fighting against us, to bring his life to an end along with those who agree with him.