31 lines
1.3 KiB
Markdown
31 lines
1.3 KiB
Markdown
# Chapter 140
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1 O Lord, rescue me from evil people.
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Protect me from those who are violent,
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2 those who plot evil in their hearts
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and stir up trouble all day long.
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3 Their tongues sting like a snake;
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the venom of a viper drips from their lips. Interlude
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4 O Lord, keep me out of the hands of the wicked.
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Protect me from those who are violent,
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for they are plotting against me.
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5 The proud have set a trap to catch me;
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they have stretched out a net;
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they have placed traps all along the way. Interlude
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6 I said to the Lord, “You are my God!”
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Listen, O Lord, to my cries for mercy!
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7 O Sovereign Lord, the strong one who rescued me,
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you protected me on the day of battle.
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8 Lord, do not let evil people have their way.
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Do not let their evil schemes succeed,
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or they will become proud. Interlude
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9 Let my enemies be destroyed
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by the very evil they have planned for me.
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10 Let burning coals fall down on their heads.
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Let them be thrown into the fire
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or into watery pits from which they can’t escape.
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11 Don’t let liars prosper here in our land.
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Cause great disasters to fall on the violent.
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12 But I know the Lord will help those they persecute;
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he will give justice to the poor.
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13 Surely righteous people are praising your name;
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the godly will live in your presence. |