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Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
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I will proclaim the Lord’s decree: He said to me, “You are my son; today I have become your father.
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Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.
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You will break them with a rod of iron; you will dash them to pieces like pottery.”
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Kiss his son, or he will be angry and your way will lead to your destruction, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.
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Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.”
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I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side.
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Arise, Lord! Deliver me, my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.
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Psalm 4
For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David.
Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
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How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods?
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Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us.
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In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.
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Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray.
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For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness; with you, evil people are not welcome.
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Declare them guilty, O God! Let their intrigues be their downfall. Banish them for their many sins, for they have rebelled against you.
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All my enemies will be overwhelmed with shame and anguish; they will turn back and suddenly be put to shame.
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Psalm 7
A shiggaion of David, which he sang to the Lord concerning Cush, a Benjamite.
Lord my God, I take refuge in you; save and deliver me from all who pursue me,
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or they will tear me apart like a lion and rip me to pieces with no one to rescue me.
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Lord my God, if I have done this and there is guilt on my hands—
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Arise, Lord, in your anger; rise up against the rage of my enemies. Awake, my God; decree justice.
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Let the Lord judge the peoples. Vindicate me, Lord, according to my righteousness, according to my integrity, O Most High.
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Bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure— you, the righteous God who probes minds and hearts.
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My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart.
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God is a righteous judge, a God who displays his wrath every day.
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If he does not relent, he will sharpen his sword; he will bend and string his bow.
