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10 Let the malice of the wicked end.
    Uphold the just one,
    O just God,(A)
    who tries hearts and minds.

IV

11 God is a shield above me
    saving the upright of heart.(B)
12 God is a just judge, powerful and patient,[a]
    not exercising anger every day.

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Footnotes

  1. 7:12 Powerful and patient: the inclusion of these words is drawn from the Septuagint tradition concerning this verse.

10 My shield[a](A) is God Most High,
    who saves the upright in heart.(B)
11 God is a righteous judge,(C)
    a God who displays his wrath(D) every day.
12 If he does not relent,(E)
    he[b] will sharpen his sword;(F)
    he will bend and string his bow.(G)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 7:10 Or sovereign
  2. Psalm 7:12 Or If anyone does not repent, / God