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For the Leader; with string-music. Maschil of David:

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when the Ziphites came and said to Saul: 'Doth not David hide himself with us?'

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O God, save me by Thy name, and right me by Thy might.

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O God, hear my prayer; give ear to the words of my mouth.

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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

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Behold, God is my helper; the L-rd is for me as the upholder of my soul.

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He will requite the evil unto them that lie in wait for me; destroy Thou them in Thy truth.

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With a freewill-offering will I sacrifice unto Thee; I will give thanks unto Thy name, O the Lord, for it is good.

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For He hath delivered me out of all trouble; and mine eye hath gazed upon mine enemies.