Psalm 70:1-3

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Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies

To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, for the memorial offering.

70 Be pleased, O God, to deliver me!
    O Lord, make haste to help me!
²Let them be put to shame and confusion
    who seek my life!
Let them be turned back and brought to dishonor
    who desire my hurt!
³Let them be appalled because of their shame
    who say, “Aha, Aha!”

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