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[1]DELIVERme, O LORD, from the evil man; preserve me from violent men,
[2]Whodevise mischiefs in their heart; continually do they stir up contention.
[3]Theyhave sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips.
[4]Keepme, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from violent men, who have purposed to prevent my goings.
[5]Theproud have hid a snare for me; the cords of their net have they spread over my paths; they have set a trap for me.
[6]Isaid to the LORD, Thou art my God; hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.
[7]OLORD, my mighty Saviour, thou art the shield of my head in the day of battle.
[8]Grantnot, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; further not their wicked devices; let them not accomplish their purpose.
[9]Letthe mischief of their own lips cover them.
[10]Letburning coals fall upon them; let them fall into the fire, that they rise not up again.
[11]Letnot an evil speaker be established in the earth; evil shall hunt the violent man to destroy him.
[12]Iknow that the LORD will defend the cause of the afflicted and the right of the poor.
[13]Surelythe righteous shall give thanks to thy name; the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
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