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For the director of music. To the tune of"A Dove on Distant Oaks." Of David. A miktam. When the Philistines had seized him in Gath. Be merciful to me, O God, for men hotly pursue me; all day long they press their attack.
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My slanderers pursue me all day long; many are attacking me in their pride.
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When I am afraid, I will trust in you.
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In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?
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All day long they twist my words; they are always plotting to harm me.
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They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps, eager to take my life.
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On no account let them escape; in your anger, O God, bring down the nations.
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Record my lament; list my tears on your scroll--are they not in your record?
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Then my enemies will turn back when I call for help. By this I will know that God is for me.
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In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise--
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in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
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I am under vows to you, O God; I will present my thank offerings to you.
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For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.
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