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Psalm 59God Our Stronghold
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Rescue me from my enemies, my God; protect me from those who rise up against me.
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Rescue me from evildoers, and save me from men of bloodshed.
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Because look, Lord, they set an ambush for me. Powerful men attack me, but not because of any sin or rebellion of mine.
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For no fault of mine, they run and take up a position. Awake to help me, and take notice.
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Lord God of Armies, you are the God of Israel. Rise up to punish all the nations; do not show favor to any wicked traitors.Selah
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They return at evening, snarling like dogs and prowling around the city.
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Look, they spew from their mouths-- sharp words from their lips. "For who," they say, "will hear?"
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But you laugh at them, Lord; you ridicule all the nations.
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I will keep watch for you, my strength, because God is my stronghold.
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My faithful God will come to meet me; God will let me look down on my adversaries.
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Do not kill them; otherwise, my people will forget. By your power, make them homeless wanderers and bring them down, Lord, our shield.
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For the sin of their mouths and the words of their lips, let them be caught in their pride. They utter curses and lies.
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Consume them in fury; consume them until they are gone. Then people will know throughout the earth that God rules over Jacob.Selah
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And they return at evening, snarling like dogs and prowling around the city.
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They scavenge for food; they growl if they are not satisfied.
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But I will sing of your strength and will joyfully proclaim your faithful love in the morning. For you have been a stronghold for me, a refuge in my day of trouble.
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To you, my strength, I sing praises, because God is my stronghold-- my faithful God.