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12 They are like a hungry lion, waiting to attack.
    They are like a powerful lion, hiding in the bushes.

13 Lord, rise up. Oppose them and bring them down.
    With your sword, save me from those evil people.
14 Lord, by your power save me from people like that.
    They belong to this world. They get their reward in this life.

May what you have stored up for evil people fill their bellies.
    May their children’s stomachs be filled with it.
    And may there even be leftovers for their little ones.

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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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