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Psalms
64
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1
[For the choir director; a psalm by David.] Hear my voice, O God, when I complain. Protect my life from a terrifying enemy.
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Psalms
64
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2
Hide me from the secret plots of criminals, from the mob of troublemakers.
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Psalms
64
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3
They sharpen their tongues like swords. They aim bitter words like arrows
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Psalms
64
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4
to shoot at innocent people from their hiding places. They shoot at them suddenly, without any fear.
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Psalms
64
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5
They encourage one another in their evil plans. They talk about setting traps and say, "Who can see them?"
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Psalms
64
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6
They search for the perfect crime and say, "We have perfected a foolproof scheme!" Human nature and the human heart are a mystery!
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Psalms
64
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7
But God will shoot them with an arrow. Suddenly, they will be struck dead.
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Psalms
64
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8
They will trip over their own tongues. Everyone who sees them will shake his head.
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Psalms
64
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9
Everyone will be afraid and conclude, "This is an act of God!" They will learn from what he has done.
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Psalms
64
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10
Righteous people will find joy in the LORD and take refuge in him. Everyone whose motives are decent will be able to brag.