² I call upon the God Most High;
    to the God who completes what he began^[a] in me.
³ He will send help from heaven to deliver me
    from those who harass and despise me.
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        God will send his gracious love and truth.

⁴ I am^[b] surrounded by lions.
    I lie down with those who burn with fire—
that is, with people whose teeth are like spears and arrows—
    whose tongues are like sharp swords.