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Seeking Refuge in God “Be gracious to me, God, be gracious to me,For my soul takes refuge in You;And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refugeUntil destruction passes by.I will cry to God Most High,To God who accomplishes all things for me.” God’s Faithfulness and Protection “He will send from heaven and save me;He rebukes the one who tramples upon me.God will send His favor and His…
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A Plea for Mercy in the Face of Attack “Be gracious to me, God, for a man has trampled upon me;Fighting all day long he oppresses me.My enemies have trampled upon me all day long,For they are many who fight proudly against me.When I am afraid,I will put my trust in You.” Trust Over Fear “In God, whose word I praise,In God I have put my trust;I shall not be…
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A Cry in Distress “Listen to my prayer, God,And do not hide Yourself from my pleading.Give Your attention to me and answer me;I am restless in my complaint and severely distracted,Because of the voice of the enemy,Because of the pressure of the wicked;For they bring down trouble upon meAnd in anger they hold a grudge against me.” The Weight of Fear and Longing for Escape “My heart is in anguish…
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A Cry for Deliverance “Save me, God, by Your name,And vindicate me by Your power.Hear my prayer, God;Listen to the words of my mouth.For strangers have risen against me,And violent men have sought my life;They have not set God before them.” Selah Confidence in God’s Help “Behold, God is my helper;The Lord is the sustainer of my soul.He will pay back the evil to my enemies;Destroy them in Your faithfulness.”…
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The Folly of God-Denial “The fool has said in his heart, ‘There is no God.’They are corrupt, and have committed abominable injustice;There is no one who does good.God has looked down from heaven upon the sons of mankindTo see if there is anyone who understands,Who seeks after God.Every one of them has turned aside; together they have become corrupt;There is no one who does good, not even one.” God’s Justice…
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A Rebuke to the Wicked “Why do you boast in evil, you mighty man?The faithfulness of God endures all day long.Your tongue devises destruction,Like a sharp razor, you worker of deceit.You love evil more than good,Lies more than speaking what is right.” Selah God’s Judgment on the Wicked “You love all words that devour,You deceitful tongue.But God will break you down forever;He will snatch you up and tear you away…
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A Cry for Mercy “Be gracious to me, God, according to Your mercy;According to the greatness of Your compassion, wipe out my wrongdoings.Wash me thoroughly from my guiltAnd cleanse me from my sin.For I know my wrongdoings,And my sin is constantly before me.” Acknowledging Sin Against God “Against You, You only, I have sinnedAnd done what is evil in Your sight,So that You are justified when You speakAnd blameless when…