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aRescue me, O Lord, from evil men; Preserve me from bviolent men
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Who adevise evil things in their hearts; They bcontinually stir up wars.
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They asharpen their tongues as a serpent; bPoison of a viper is under their lips. Selah.
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aKeep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; bPreserve me from violent men Who have purposed to ctrip up my feet.
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The proud have ahidden a trap for me, and cords; They have spread a bnet by the wayside; They have set csnares for me. Selah.
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I asaid to the Lord, "You are my God; bGive ear, O Lord, to the cvoice of my supplications.
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"O GOD the Lord, athe strength of my salvation, You have bcovered my head in the day of battle.
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"Do not grant, O Lord, the adesires of the wicked; Do not promote bhis evil device, that they not be exalted. Selah.
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"As for the head of those who surround me, May the amischief of their lips cover them.
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"May aburning coals fall upon them; May they be bcast into the fire, Into deep pits from which they ccannot rise.
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"May a slanderer not be established in the earth; aMay evil hunt the violent man speedily."
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I know that the Lord will amaintain the cause of the afflicted And bjustice for the poor.
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Surely the arighteous will give thanks to Your name; The bupright will dwell in Your presence.
