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But I will call on God, and the Lord will rescue me.

God, who has ruled forever, will hear me and humble them. Interlude For my enemies refuse to change their ways; they do not fear God.

But you, O God, will send the wicked down to the pit of destruction. Murderers and liars will die young, but I am trusting you to save me.

For the choir director: A psalm of David, regarding the time the Philistines seized him in Gath. To be sung to the tune "Dove on Distant Oaks." O God, have mercy on me, for people are hounding me. My foes attack me all day long.

I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me?

Don't let them get away with their wickedness; in your anger, O God, bring them down.

My enemies will retreat when I call to you for help. This I know: God is on my side!

I praise God for what he has promised; yes, I praise the Lord for what he has promised.

I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me?

I will fulfill my vows to you, O God, and will offer a sacrifice of thanks for your help.

For you have rescued me from death; you have kept my feet from slipping. So now I can walk in your presence, O God, in your life-giving light.

For the choir director: A psalm of David, regarding the time he fled from Saul and went into the cave. To be sung to the tune "Do Not Destroy!" Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until the danger passes by.

I cry out to God Most High, to God who will fulfill his purpose for me.

He will send help from heaven to rescue me, disgracing those who hound me. Interlude My God will send forth his unfailing love and faithfulness.

Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens! May your glory shine over all the earth.

My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises!

Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens. May your glory shine over all the earth.

Break off their fangs, O God! Smash the jaws of these lions, O Lord !

God will sweep them away, both young and old, faster than a pot heats over burning thorns.

Then at last everyone will say, "There truly is a reward for those who live for God; surely there is a God who judges justly here on earth."