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12 like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.

13 Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, with thy sword;

14 from men, with thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, who have their portion in this life and whose belly thou dost fill with thy provision: they satisfy their sons and leave the rest to their family.

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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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