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> Deliver me from mine 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 though I am not at 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 round 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 hold all the heathen in derision.
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Because of his strength, I will wait upon Thee; for God is my defense.
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The God of my mercy shall go before me; God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies.
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Slay them not, lest my people forget; scatter them by Thy power and bring them down, O Lord our shield.