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For the leader. Set to "Do Not Destroy." By David, a mikhtam:

For the leader. Set to "Do Not Destroy." By David; a mikhtam, when Sha'ul sent men to keep watch on David's house in order to kill him:

For there they are, lying in wait to kill me. Openly they gather themselves against me, and not because I committed a crime or sinned, Adonai .

For no fault of mine, they run and prepare. Awaken to help me, and see!

My Strength, I will watch for you, for God is my fortress.

for the sins their mouths make with each word from their lips. Let them be trapped by their pride for the curses and falsehoods they utter.

They roam about, looking for food, prowling all night if they don't get their fill.

But as for me, I will sing of your strength; in the morning I will sing aloud of your grace. For you are my fortress, a refuge when I am in trouble. My Strength, I will sing praises to you, for God is my fortress, God, who gives me grace.

For the leader. Set to "Lily of Testimony." A mikhtam of David for teaching about

You made the land shake, split it apart; now repair the rifts, for it is collapsing.

God, have you rejected us? You don't go out with our armies, God. Help us against our enemy, for human help is worthless. With God's help we will fight valiantly, for he will trample our enemies.

For the leader. With stringed instruments. By David:

For you have been a refuge for me, a tower of strength in the face of the foe.

For you, God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

Prolong the life of the king! May his years go on for many generations.

For the leader. Set in the style of Y'dutun. A psalm of David:

My soul waits in silence for God alone; my salvation comes from him.

My soul, wait in silence for God alone, because my hope comes from him.

Trust in him, people, at all times; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. (Selah)

God has spoken once, I have heard it twice: strength belongs to God. Also to you, Adonai, belongs grace; for you reward all as their deeds deserve.