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O God, have mercy on me, for people are hounding me. My foes attack me all day long. |
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I am constantly hounded by those who slander me, and many are boldly attacking me. |
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But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. |
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I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me? |
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They are always twisting what I say; they spend their days plotting to harm me. |
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They come together to spy on me-- watching my every step, eager to kill me. |
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Don't let them get away with their wickedness; in your anger, O God, bring them down. |
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You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book. |
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My enemies will retreat when I call to you for help. This I know: God is on my side! |
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I praise God for what he has promised; Yes, I praise the LORD for what he has promised. |
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I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me? |
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I will fulfill my vows to you, O God, and will offer a sacrifice of thanks for your help. |
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For you have rescued me from death; you have kept my feet from slipping. So now I can walk in your presence, O God, in your life-giving light. For the choir director: A psalm of David, regarding the time he fled from Saul and went into the cave. To be sung to the tune "Do Not Destroy!" |
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