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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 53, Verse 6

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There were they in great fear, [where] no fear was: for God hath scattered the bones of him that encampeth [against] thee: thou hast put [them] to shame, because God hath despised them.
King James Version
Oh that the salvation of Israel [were come] out of Zion! When God bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, [and] Israel shall be glad.
American Standard Version
Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When God bringeth back the captivity of his people, Then shall Jacob rejoice, [and] Israel shall be glad.
New English Translation
I wish the deliverance of Israel would come from Zion! When God restores the well-being of his people, may Jacob rejoice, may Israel be happy!
World English Bible
Oh that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When God brings back his people from captivity, then Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. For the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A contemplation by David, when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, "Isn't David hiding himself among us?"
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To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, [A Psalm] of David, when the Ziphims came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us? Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.
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Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.
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For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.
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Behold, God [is] mine helper: the Lord [is] with them that uphold my soul.
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He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.
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I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for [it is] good.
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For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen [his desire] upon mine enemies.
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To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, [A Psalm] of David. Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.
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Attend unto me, and hear me: I mourn in my complaint, and make a noise;
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Because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked: for they cast iniquity upon me, and in wrath they hate me.