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 Not because of any guilt of mine * they run and prepare themselves for battle.

Rouse yourself, come to my side, and see; * for you, God of hosts, are Israel’s God.

Awake, and punish all the ungodly; * show no mercy to those who are faithless and evil.

They go to and fro in the evening; * they snarl like dogs and run about the city.

Behold, they boast with their mouths, and taunts are on their lips; * “For who.” they say, “will hear us?”

But you, O, you laugh at them; * you laugh all the ungodly to scorn.

My eyes are fixed on you, O my Strength; * for you, O God, are my stronghold.

My merciful God comes to meet me; * God will let me look in triumph on my enemies.

Slay them, O God, lest my people forget; * send them reeling by your might and put them down, O Lord our shield.

For the sins of their mouths, for the words of their lips, for the cursing and lies that they utter, * let them be caught in their pride.

Make an end of them in your wrath; * make an end of them, and they shall be no more.

Let everyone know that God rules in Jacob, * and to the ends of the earth.

They go to and fro in the evening; * they snarl like dogs and run about the city. {{nop}