For the choirmaster. To the tune of “ Do Not Destroy. ” A Miktam of David , when Saul sent men to watch - (David’s) house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies , O my God ; protect me from those who rise against me.
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Deliver me from workers of iniquity , ... and save me from men of bloodshed.
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vvv See how they lie in wait for me. Fierce men conspire against me for no transgression (or) sin (of my own) , O LORD.
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For no fault of my own , they move swiftly to attack me. Arise to help me , and take notice.
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vvv O LORD God of Hosts , the God of Israel , rouse Yourself to punish all the nations ; show no mercy to the wicked traitors. Selah
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They return in the evening , snarling like dogs and prowling around the city.
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See what they spew from their mouths — sharp words from their lips : “ For who can hear us ? ”
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But You , O LORD , laugh You scoff at all the nations.
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I will keep watch for You , O my strength , because (You) , O God , are my fortress.
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My God of loving devotion will come to meet me ; God will let me stare down my foes.
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Do not kill them , or my people will forget. Scatter them by Your power , and bring them down , O Lord , our shield.
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By the sins of their mouths and the words of their lips , let them be trapped in their pride , in the curses and lies they utter.
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Consume (them) in wrath ; consume them till they are no more , so it may be known to the ends of the earth that God rules over Jacob. Selah
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They return in the evening , snarling like dogs and prowling around the city.
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They scavenge for food , and growl if they are not satisfied.
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But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress my refuge in times of trouble
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To You , O my strength , I sing praises , for You, O God , are my fortress , my God of loving devotion.
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