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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 59, Verse 2

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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.
King James Version
Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.
American Standard Version
Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, And save me from the bloodthirsty men.
New English Translation
Deliver me from evildoers! Rescue me from violent men!
World English Bible
Deliver me from the workers of iniquity. Save me from the bloodthirsty men.
3
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.
4
They run and prepare themselves without [my] fault: awake to help me, and behold.
5
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.
6
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.
9
[Because of] his strength will I wait upon thee: for God [is] my defence.
10
The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see [my desire] upon mine enemies.
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Slay them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by thy power; and bring them down, O Lord our shield.
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[For] the sin of their mouth [and] the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying [which] they speak.