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Psalm 27:2

New Century Version

Evil people may try to destroy my body. My enemies and those who hate me attack me, but they are overwhelmed and defeated.

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Why do you chase me as God does? Haven’t you hurt me enough?

The servants of my house have always said, ‘All have eaten what they want of Job’s food.’

They surrounded me like a swarm of bees, but they died as quickly as thorns burn. By the Lord’s power, I defeated them.

Don’t the wicked understand? They destroy my people as if they were eating bread. They do not ask the Lord for help.

The ropes of death came around me; the deadly rivers overwhelmed me.

Evil people have surrounded me; like dogs they have trapped me. They have bitten my arms and legs.

Lord, rise up! My God, come save me! You have struck my enemies on the cheek; you have broken the teeth of the wicked.

Don’t the wicked understand? They destroy my people as if they were eating bread. They do not ask God for help.

My enemies turn back; they are overwhelmed and die because of you.

Many people will fall over this rock. They will fall and be broken; they will be trapped and caught.”