Verse 1
Psalms 7:1
Free Bible Version
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A psalm (shiggaion) of David, which he sang to the Lord concerning Cush, from the tribe of Benjamin. Lord my God (Elohim), you are my protection. Save me from those who persecute me; please rescue me!
Original Language Text
hebrew
שִׁגָּי֗וֹן לְ/דָ֫וִ֥ד אֲשֶׁר שָׁ֥ר לַ/יהוָ֑ה עַל דִּבְרֵי כ֝֗וּשׁ בֶּן יְמִינִֽי
English Translation
A song of lament for David, which he sang to the Lord concerning the words of Cush, a Benjamite.
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Chapter 7 Context
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A psalm (shiggaion) of David, which he sang to the Lord concerning Cush, from the tribe of Benjamin....
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Otherwise they will tear me apart like a lion, ripping me to pieces with no one to save me.
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If I have done what I'm accused of, if my hands are guilty,
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If I have paid back a friend with evil, if I have robbed my enemy for no reason,
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Then let my enemies chase me down; let them trample me in the dust and drag my reputation through th...
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Stand up, Lord, in your anger, rise up against the fury of my enemies; wake up, Lord, and bring me j...
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Bring together the nations before you; rule them from your throne on high.
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The Lord judges all people. Defend me, Lord, because I do what is right, because of my integrity.
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Please bring an end to the evil done by the wicked; vindicate those who do good, for you are the God...
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The Most High God (Elohim) is my defense, the one who saves those who live right.
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If people do not change their minds, he will sharpen his sword. He has bent and strung his bow.
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He has prepared weapons of death, he has his flaming arrows ready.
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See how the wicked conceive evil! They are pregnant with trouble. They give birth to dishonesty.
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They dig a deep hole to catch people, but then fall into it themselves.
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The trouble they cause rebounds to hit them on the head; their violence against others comes down on...
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I will thank the Lord because he does what is right; I will sing praises to the name of the Lord Mos...
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