[a]If I have rewarded evil unto him that had peace with me, (yea I have delivered him that vexed me without cause.)

Then let the enemies persecute my soul, and take it: yea, let him tread my life down upon the earth, and lay mine [b]honor in the dust. Selah.

Arise, O Lord, in thy wrath, and lift up thyself against the rage of mine enemies, and awake for me according to the [c]judgment that thou hast appointed.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 7:4 If I reverenced not Saul for affinities sake and preserved his life, 1 Sam. 26:8,9.
  2. Psalm 7:5 Let me not only die, but be dishonored forever.
  3. Psalm 7:6 In promising me the kingdom.

if I have repaid my ally with evil
    or without cause(A) have robbed my foe—
then let my enemy pursue and overtake(B) me;
    let him trample my life to the ground(C)
    and make me sleep in the dust.[a](D)

Arise,(E) Lord, in your anger;
    rise up against the rage of my enemies.(F)
    Awake,(G) my God; decree justice.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 7:5 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.