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