Psalms 17:9
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from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me.
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May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plan to harm me be driven back and confounded.
For without cause they laid their net for me; without reason they dug a pit for my soul.
They repay me evil for good, to the bereavement of my soul.
See, my father, look at the corner of your robe in my hand. For I cut it off, but I did not kill you. See and know that there is no evil or rebellion in my hands. I have not sinned against you, even though you are hunting me down to take my life.
then may my enemy pursue me and overtake me; may he trample me to the ground and leave my honor in the dust. Selah
You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of men. You conceal them in Your shelter from accusing tongues.
And I will provide a place for My people Israel and will plant them so that they may dwell in a place of their own and be disturbed no more. No longer will the sons of wickedness oppress them as they did at the beginning