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To the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch his house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God, protect me from those who rise up against me,
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deliver me from those who work evil, and save me from bloodthirsty men.
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For, lo, they lie in wait for my life; fierce men band themselves against me. For no transgression or sin of mine, O LORD,
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for no fault of mine, they run and make ready. Rouse thyself, come to my help, and see!
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Thou, LORD God of hosts, art God of Israel. Awake to punish all the nations; spare none of those who treacherously plot evil. [Selah]
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Each evening they come back, howling like dogs and prowling about the city.
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There they are, bellowing with their mouths, and snarling with their lips--for "Who," they think, "will hear us?"
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But thou, O LORD, dost laugh at them; thou dost hold all the nations in derision.
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O my Strength, I will sing praises to thee; for thou, O God, art my fortress.
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My God in his steadfast love will meet me; my God will let me look in triumph on my enemies.
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Slay them not, lest my people forget; make them totter by thy power, and bring them down, O Lord, our shield!