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To the Chief Musician. Set to 'Do Not Destroy.' A Michtam of David when Saul sent men, and they watched the house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; Defend me from those who rise up against me.
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Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, And save me from bloodthirsty men.
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For look, they lie in wait for my life; The mighty gather against me, Not for my transgression nor for my sin, O Lord.
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They run and prepare themselves through no fault of mine. Awake to help me, and behold!
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You therefore, O Lord God of hosts, the God of Israel, Awake to punish all the nations; Do not be merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah
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At evening they return, They growl like a dog, And go all around the city.
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Indeed, they belch with their mouth; Swords are in their lips; For they say, "Who hears?"
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But You, O Lord, shall laugh at them; You shall have all the nations in derision.
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I will wait for You, O You his Strength; For God is my defense;
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My God of mercy shall come to meet me; God shall let me see my desire on my enemies.
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Do not slay them, lest my people forget; Scatter them by Your power, And bring them down, O Lord our shield.