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To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.
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Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.
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For lo, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not [for] my transgression, nor [for] my sin, O LORD.
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They run and prepare themselves without [my] fault: awake to help me, and behold.
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Thou therefore, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit all the heathen: be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah.
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They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go 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, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.
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[Because of] his strength will I wait upon thee: for God [is] my defense.
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The God of my mercy will succor me: God will let me see [my desire] upon my enemies.