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Psalm 55

My Friend Betrays Me

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For the choir director. With stringed instruments. A maskil by David.

Opening Plea

Turn your ear to my prayer, O God.
Do not hide from my plea for mercy.
Pay attention to me and answer me.

The Problem

I am troubled in my thoughts and I groan
    because of talk from the enemy,
    because of oppression from the wicked,
    because they dump evil on me,
    and in anger they hold a grudge against me.

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