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12 He is like a lion eager to tear,
    as a young lion (A)lurking in ambush.
13 Arise, O Lord! Confront him, subdue him!
    Deliver my soul from the wicked by your sword,
14 from men by your hand, O Lord,
    from (B)men of the world whose (C)portion is in this life.[a]
You fill their womb with treasure;[b]
    they are satisfied with (D)children,
    and they leave their abundance to their infants.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 17:14 Or from men whose portion in life is of the world
  2. Psalm 17:14 Or As for your treasured ones, you fill their womb

12 They are like a lion(A) hungry for prey,(B)
    like a fierce lion crouching in cover.

13 Rise up,(C) Lord, confront them, bring them down;(D)
    with your sword rescue me from the wicked.
14 By your hand save me from such people, Lord,
    from those of this world(E) whose reward is in this life.(F)
May what you have stored up for the wicked fill their bellies;
    may their children gorge themselves on it,
    and may there be leftovers(G) for their little ones.

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