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As someone plows and breaks up the ground,
    so our bones will be planted at the mouth of the grave.[a]

My eyes look to you, Yahweh Adonay.
    I have taken refuge in you.
    Do not leave me defenseless.
Keep me away from the trap they set for me
    and from the traps set by troublemakers.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 141:7 Hebrew meaning of verses 5–7 uncertain.

They will say, “As one plows(A) and breaks up the earth,(B)
    so our bones have been scattered at the mouth(C) of the grave.”

But my eyes are fixed(D) on you, Sovereign Lord;
    in you I take refuge(E)—do not give me over to death.
Keep me safe(F) from the traps set by evildoers,(G)
    from the snares(H) they have laid for me.

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