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O LORD, rescue me from evil people. Protect me from those who are violent, |
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those who plot evil in their hearts and stir up trouble all day long. |
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Their tongues sting like a snake; the venom of a viper drips from their lips. Interlude |
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O LORD, keep me out of the hands of the wicked. Protect me from those who are violent, for they are plotting against me. |
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The proud have set a trap to catch me; they have stretched out a net; they have placed traps all along the way. Interlude |
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I said to the LORD, "You are my God!" Listen, O LORD, to my cries for mercy! |
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O Sovereign LORD, the strong one who rescued me, you protected me on the day of battle. |
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LORD, do not let evil people have their way. Do not let their evil schemes succeed, or they will become proud. Interlude |
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Let my enemies be destroyed by the very evil they have planned for me. |
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Let burning coals fall down on their heads. Let them be thrown into the fire or into watery pits from which they can't escape. |
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Don't let liars prosper here in our land. Cause great disasters to fall on the violent. |
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But I know the LORD will help those they persecute; he will give justice to the poor. |
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Surely righteous people are praising your name; the godly will live in your presence. A psalm of David. |
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