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Psalm 56
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[For the director of music. To the tune of "A Dove on Distant Oaks." Of David. A miktam. When the Philistines had seized him in Gath.] Be merciful to me, my God, for my enemies are in hot pursuit; all day long they press their attack. SCode 1Sam 22:1 1Sam 21:10~11 Psa 4:1 Psa 16:1 Psa 57:1 Psa 57:3
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My adversaries pursue me all day long; in their pride many are attacking me.
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When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. SCode Psa 11:1
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In God, whose word I praise - in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? SCode Psa 27:1 Psa 118:6 Isa 51:12 Heb 13:6
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All day long they twist my words; all their schemes are for my ruin.
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They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps, hoping to take my life. SCode Psa 140:2 Psa 59:3 Psa 10:8 Psa 71:10 Isa 54:15
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Because of their wickedness do not let them escape; in your anger, God, bring the nations down. SCode Psa 59:5 Psa 7:6 Psa 55:23
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Record my misery; list my tears on your scroll - are they not in your record? SCode 2Ki 20:5 Psa 39:12 Mal 3:16
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Then my enemies will turn back when I call for help. By this I will know that God is for me. SCode Psa 102:2 Psa 118:6 Rom 8:31
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In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise -
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in God I trust and am not afraid. What can man do to me? SCode Psa 56:4
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I am under vows to you, my God; I will present my thank offerings to you. SCode Psa 50:14
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For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life. SCode Psa 116:8~9 Psa 49:15 Psa 49:19
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