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Psalm 27:2

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When evil people come at me to tear me apart, it's my enemies, those who are against me, they're the ones who trip and fall.

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Why are you persecuting me like God does? Aren't you satisfied with getting your pound of flesh?

Haven't my family asked, ‘Is there anyone who has not eaten as much as they wanted of his food?’

Like a swarm of bees they attacked, but their attack died out as quickly as burning thorn twigs. I defeated them with the help of the Lord.

Won't these people who do evil ever learn? They consume my people as if they were eating bread, and refuse to pray to the Lord.

Ropes of death encircled me, surging waters of destruction flooded over me;

Evil men surround me like a pack of dogs. They have pierced my hands and feet.

Stand up for me, Lord! Save me, my God! Hit all my enemies on the cheek; break the teeth of the wicked!

“Won't these people who do evil ever learn? They consume my people as if they were eating bread, and refuse to pray to me.”

Those who hate me retreat; they fall back and die when you confront them.

Many people will stumble over them. They will fall and be broken. They will be trapped and caught.