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For strangers are risen up against me,
And violent men have sought after my soul:
They have not set God before them. Selah
Behold, God is my helper:
The Lord is [a]of them that uphold my soul.
[b]He will requite the evil unto [c]mine enemies:
Destroy thou them in thy truth.

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  1. Psalm 54:4 Or, with
  2. Psalm 54:5 Another reading is, The evil shall return.
  3. Psalm 54:5 Or, them that lie in wait for me

Arrogant foes are attacking me;(A)
    ruthless people(B) are trying to kill me(C)
    people without regard for God.[a](D)

Surely God is my help;(E)
    the Lord is the one who sustains me.(F)

Let evil recoil(G) on those who slander me;
    in your faithfulness(H) destroy them.

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  1. Psalm 54:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.