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For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Silent Dove in Distant Lands.” A poem by David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath.

56 Be merciful to me, God, for man wants to swallow me up.
    All day long, he attacks and oppresses me.
My enemies want to swallow me up all day long,
    for they are many who fight proudly against me.
When I am afraid,
    I will put my trust in you.

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