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My mouth will speak wise words.
    What I think about in my heart will give you understanding.
I will pay attention to a proverb.
    I will explain my riddle as I play the harp.

Why should I be afraid when trouble comes?
    Why should I fear when sinners are all around me?
    They are the kind of people who want to take advantage of me.

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My mouth will speak words of wisdom;(A)
    the meditation of my heart will give you understanding.(B)
I will turn my ear to a proverb;(C)
    with the harp(D) I will expound my riddle:(E)

Why should I fear(F) when evil days come,
    when wicked deceivers surround me—

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