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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 58, Verse 11

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The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.
King James Version
So that a man shall say, Verily [there is] a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth.
American Standard Version
So that men shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: Verily there is a God that judgeth in the earth.
New English Translation
Then observers will say,“Yes indeed, the godly are rewarded! Yes indeed, there is a God who judges in the earth!”
World English Bible
so that men shall say, "Most certainly there is a reward for the righteous. Most certainly there is a God who judges the earth." For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." A poem by David, when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him.
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To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.
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Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.
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For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not [for] my transgression, nor [for] my sin, O LORD.
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They run and prepare themselves without [my] fault: awake to help me, and behold.
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Thou therefore, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit all the heathen: be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah.
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They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.
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Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords [are] in their lips: for who, [say they], doth hear?
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But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.
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[Because of] his strength will I wait upon thee: for God [is] my defence.
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The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see [my desire] upon mine enemies.