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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 54, Verse 2

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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.
King James Version
Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.
American Standard Version
Hear my prayer, O God; Give ear to the words of my mouth.
New English Translation
O God, listen to my prayer! Pay attention to what I say!
World English Bible
Hear my prayer, God. Listen 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.
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My heart is sore pained within me: and the terrors of death are fallen upon me.
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Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me.