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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 7, Verse 2

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Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the LORD, concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite. O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me:
King James Version
Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending [it] in pieces, while [there is] none to deliver.
American Standard Version
Lest they tear my soul like a lion, Rending it in pieces, while there is none to deliver.
New English Translation
Otherwise they will rip me to shreds like a lion; they will tear me to bits and no one will be able to rescue me.
World English Bible
lest they tear apart my soul like a lion, ripping it in pieces, while there is none to deliver.
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O LORD my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands;
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If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:)
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Let the enemy persecute my soul, and take [it]; yea, let him tread down my life upon the earth, and lay mine honour in the dust. Selah.
6
Arise, O LORD, in thine anger, lift up thyself because of the rage of mine enemies: and awake for me [to] the judgment [that] thou hast commanded.
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So shall the congregation of the people compass thee about: for their sakes therefore return thou on high.
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The LORD shall judge the people: judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity [that is] in me.
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Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.
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My defence [is] of God, which saveth the upright in heart.
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God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry [with the wicked] every day.
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If he turn not, he will whet his sword; he hath bent his bow, and made it ready.