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For our shield belongs to the Lord, our king to the Holy One of Israel.
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Then you spoke in a vision to your faithful one, and said: "I have set the crown on one who is mighty, I have exalted one chosen from the people.
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I have found my servant David; with my holy oil I have anointed him;
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my hand shall always remain with him; my arm also shall strengthen him.
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The enemy shall not outwit him, the wicked shall not humble him.
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