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For, behold, they lie in wait for my soul; the strong are gathered against me; I am not in rebellion, nor in sin, O LORD.

They run and prepare themselves when I have committed no iniquity; awake to help me and behold.

Thou, therefore, O LORD God of the hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit all the Gentiles; be not merciful to any rebellious workers of iniquity. Selah.

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See how they lie in wait for me!
    Fierce men conspire(A) against me
    for no offense or sin of mine, Lord.
I have done no wrong,(B) yet they are ready to attack me.(C)
    Arise to help me; look on my plight!(D)
You, Lord God Almighty,
    you who are the God of Israel,(E)
rouse yourself(F) to punish all the nations;(G)
    show no mercy to wicked traitors.[a](H)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 59:5 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 13.