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For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. |
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Deliver me, O YAHUVEH, from the evil man; Preserve me from the violent
man: |
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Who devise mischiefs in their heart; Continually do they gather
themselves together for war. |
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They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; Adders' poison is under
their lips. Selah |
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Keep me, O YAHUVEH, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from the
violent man: Who have purposed to thrust aside my steps. |
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The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; They have spread a net by
the wayside; They have set gins for me. Selah |
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I said unto YAHUVEH, Thou art my YAHUVEH: Give ear unto the voice of my
supplications, O YAHUVEH. |
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O YAHUVEH the Master, the strength of my salvation, Thou hast covered my
head in the day of battle. |
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Grant not, O YAHUVEH, the desires of the wicked; Further not his evil
device, lest they exalt themselves. Selah |
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As for the head of those that compass me about, Let the mischief of
their own lips cover them. |
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Let burning coals fall upon them: Let them be cast into the fire, Into
deep pits, whence they shall not rise. |
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An evil speaker shall not be established in the earth: Evil shall hunt
the violent man to overthrow him. |
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I know that YAHUVEH will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And justice
for the needy. |
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Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: The upright shall
dwell in thy presence. |