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I am surrounded by enemies,
    who are like lions hungry for human flesh.
Their teeth are like spears and arrows;
    their tongues are like sharp swords.

Show your greatness in the sky, O God,
    and your glory over all the earth.

My enemies have spread a net to catch me;
    I am overcome with distress.
They dug a pit in my path,
    but fell into it themselves.

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I am in the midst of lions;(A)
    I am forced to dwell among ravenous beasts—
men whose teeth are spears and arrows,
    whose tongues are sharp swords.(B)

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
    let your glory be over all the earth.(C)

They spread a net for my feet(D)
    I was bowed down(E) in distress.
They dug a pit(F) in my path—
    but they have fallen into it themselves.(G)

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