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2O God, listen to my prayer. Pay attention to my plea.
3For strangers are attacking me; violent men are trying to kill me. They care nothing for God. Interlude
4But God is my helper. The Lord is the one who keeps me alive!
5May my enemies’ plans for evil be turned against them. Do as you promised and put an end to them.
6I will sacrifice a voluntary offering to you; I will praise your name, O LORD, for it is good.
7For you will rescue me from my troubles and help me to triumph over my enemies.