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12 He is like[a] a lion; he longs to tear apart,
and like a strong lion crouching in hiding places.
13 Rise up, O Yahweh, confront him.[b]
Make him bow down.
Rescue with your sword my life from the wicked,
14 from men by your hand, O Yahweh, from men of this world.
Their share is in this life,[c] and you fill their stomach with your treasure.
They are satisfied with children.
They bequeath their excess to their children.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 17:12 Literally “His image”
  2. Psalm 17:13 Literally “his face”
  3. Psalm 17:14 Literally “the life”