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For it is not an enemy who reproaches me; Then I could bear it. Nor is it one who hates me who has exalted himself against me; Then I could hide from him.
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But it was you, a man my equal, My companion and my acquaintance.
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We took sweet counsel together, And walked to the house of God in the throng.
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Let death seize them; Let them go down alive into hell, For wickedness is in their dwellings and among them.
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As for me, I will call upon God, And the Lord shall save me.
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Evening and morning and at noon I will pray, and cry aloud, And He shall hear my voice.
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He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me, For there were many against me.
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God will hear, and afflict them, Even He who abides from of old. Selah Because they do not change, Therefore they do not fear God.
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He has put forth his hands against those who were at peace with him; He has broken his covenant.
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The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, But war was in his heart; His words were softer than oil, Yet they were drawn swords.
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Cast your burden on the Lord, And He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.