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[a]Because of his strength I will give heed unto thee;
For God is my high tower.
10 My God with his lovingkindness will meet me:
God will let me see my desire upon [b]mine enemies.
11 Slay them not, lest my people forget:
[c]Scatter them by thy power, and bring them down,
O Lord our shield.

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  1. Psalm 59:9 According to Septuagint and Vulgate, My strength.
  2. Psalm 59:10 Or, them that lie in wait for me
  3. Psalm 59:11 Or, Make them wander to and fro

You are my strength,(A) I watch for you;
    you, God, are my fortress,(B)
10     my God on whom I can rely.

God will go before me
    and will let me gloat over those who slander me.
11 But do not kill them, Lord our shield,[a](C)
    or my people will forget.(D)
In your might uproot them
    and bring them down.(E)

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  1. Psalm 59:11 Or sovereign