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For the arrogant have arisen against me;
    oppressors have sought to take my life.
They do not keep God in mind![a]
Interlude

Look, God is my helper;
    the Lord is with those who are guarding my life.
He will turn the evil upon those who lie in wait for me.
    Cut them off with your truth.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 54:3 Lit. before them

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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Footnotes

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