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To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O Lord, from evil men; Preserve me from violent men,
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Who plan evil things in their hearts; They continually gather together for war.
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They sharpen their tongues like a serpent; The poison of asps is under their lips. Selah
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Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from violent men, Who have purposed to make my steps stumble.
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The proud have hidden a snare for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the wayside; They have set traps for me. Selah
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I said to the Lord: "You are my God; Hear the voice of my supplications, O Lord.
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O God the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle.