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11 Now they have encircled our paths[a]
    and are determined[b] to cast us down to the ground.
12 Like a lion they desire to rip us to pieces,
    like a young lion waiting in ambush.

13 Arise, Lord,
    confront them,
        bring them to their knees!
Deliver me from the wicked by your sword—

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 17:11 So MT; DSS 11QPsc LXX read have expelled me
  2. Psalm 17:11 Lit. and have set their eyes

11 They have tracked me down, they now surround me,(A)
    with eyes alert, to throw me to the ground.
12 They are like a lion(B) hungry for prey,(C)
    like a fierce lion crouching in cover.

13 Rise up,(D) Lord, confront them, bring them down;(E)
    with your sword rescue me from the wicked.

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