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10 They close their hearts to pity;
    with their mouths they speak arrogantly.
11 They track me down;[a] now they surround me;
    they set their eyes to cast me to the ground.
12 They are like a lion eager to tear,
    like a young lion lurking in ambush.

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  1. Psalm 17:11 One Ms Compare Syr: MT Our steps

10 They close up their callous hearts,(A)
    and their mouths speak with arrogance.(B)
11 They have tracked me down, they now surround me,(C)
    with eyes alert, to throw me to the ground.
12 They are like a lion(D) hungry for prey,(E)
    like a fierce lion crouching in cover.

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