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1DELIVER me from my enemies, O my God;
protect me from those who rise up against me.
2 Deliver me from the workers of iniquity;
save me from bloodthirsty men.
3 See how they lie in wait to take my life.
Fierce men plot against me,
yet not for any transgression or sin of mine, O Lord,
4 For no fault of mine they run to take up positions for the attack.
Arise, come to my help; look and take notice.
5You, O Lord God of Hosts, are the God of Israel;
Awake to punish all the nations;
do not be merciful to wicked traitors. Selah
6 Each evening they return,
snarling like dogs,
and prowling around the city.
7 Look at what they spew forth from their mouths,
sharp words like swords are on their lips,
and they say, “Who can hear us?”
8 But You laugh at them, O Lord;
You scoff at all those nations.
9 I wait upon You, O my Strength;
for God is my fortress.
10 My God will come to help me;
God will let me gloat over my enemies.
11 Do not slay them, lest my people forget;
scatter them by Your power;
bring them down, O Lord our shield.
12 For the sins of their mouths,
and the words of their lips,
let them be caught in their pride.
For the curses and deceit that they utter,
13consume them in wrath;
consume them until they are no more,
Then it will be known to the ends of the earth
that God rules over Jacob. Selah
14 Each evening they return,
snarling like dogs,
and prowling around the city.
15 They wander up and down for food,
and howl if they are not satisfied.
16 But I sing of Your strength;
In the morning I will sing joyfully
of Your faithful love.
For You are a fortress for me;
my refuge in the day of my trouble.
17 O my Strength, I sing praise to You;
for God is my fortress, my faithful God.