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How I love you, Lord! You are my defender.
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The Lord is my protector; he is my strong fortress. My God is my protection, and with him I am safe. He protects me like a shield; he defends me and keeps me safe.
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I call to the Lord, and he saves me from my enemies. Praise the Lord!
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The danger of death was all around me; the waves of destruction rolled over me.
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The danger of death was around me, and the grave set its trap for me.
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In my trouble I called to the Lord; I called to my God for help. In his temple he heard my voice; he listened to my cry for help.
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Then the earth trembled and shook; the foundations of the mountains rocked and quivered, because God was angry.
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Smoke poured out of his nostrils, a consuming flame and burning coals from his mouth.
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He tore the sky open and came down with a dark cloud under his feet.
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He flew swiftly on his winged creature; he traveled on the wings of the wind.
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He covered himself with darkness; thick clouds, full of water, surrounded him.