King James Version KJV
New King James Version NKJV
1 Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.
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To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Contemplation of David when the Ziphites went and said to Saul, 'Is David not hiding with us?' Save me, O God, by Your name, And vindicate me by Your strength.
2 Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.
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Hear my prayer, O God; Give ear to the words of my mouth.
3 For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.
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For strangers have risen up against me, And oppressors have sought after my life; They have not set God before them. Selah
4 Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.
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Behold, God is my helper; The Lord is with those who uphold my life.
5 He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.
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He will repay my enemies for their evil. Cut them off in Your truth.
6 I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is good.
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I will freely sacrifice to You; I will praise Your name, O Lord, for it is good.
7 For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.
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For He has delivered me out of all trouble; And my eye has seen its desire upon my enemies.
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