79 lines
1.3 KiB
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79 lines
1.3 KiB
Markdown
Psalm 56
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1. O God, have mercy on me,
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for people are hounding me.
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My foes attack me all day long.
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2. I am constantly hounded by those who slander me,
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and many are boldly attacking me.
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3. But when I am afraid,
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I will put my trust in you.
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4. I praise God for what he has promised.
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I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?
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What can mere mortals do to me?
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5. They are always twisting what I say;
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they spend their days plotting to harm me.
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6. They come together to spy on me--
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watching my every step, eager to kill me.
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7. Don't let them get away with their wickedness;
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in your anger, O God, bring them down.
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8. You keep track of all my sorrows.
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You have collected all my tears in your bottle.
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You have recorded each one in your book.
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9. My enemies will retreat when I call to you for help.
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This I know: God is on my side!
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10. I praise God for what he has promised;
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yes, I praise the LORD for what he has promised.
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I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?
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What can mere mortals do to me?
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12. I will fulfill my vows to you, O God,
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and will offer a sacrifice of thanks for your help.
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13. For you have rescued me from death;
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you have kept my feet from slipping.
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So now I can walk in your presence, O God,
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in your life-giving light.
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