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not my fault

not my fault Psalm 59:3-5 (JDV) Psalm 59:3 Because notice, Yahveh, they have set an ambush for me. Powerful men attack me, but not because of any failure or rebellion of mine. Psalm 59:4 For no fault of mine, they … Continue reading

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making the water flow by

making the water flow by Psalm 58:6-8 (JDV) Psalm 58:6 God, knock the teeth out of their mouths; Yahveh, tear out the young lions’ fangs.Psalm 58:7 May they disappear like water that flows by; may they aim their blunted arrows.Psalm … Continue reading

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the joy of depression

the joy of depression Psalm 57:6-7 (JDV) Psalm 57:6 They prepared a net for my steps; I was depressed. They dug a pit ahead of me, but they fell into it! Selah. Psalm 57:7 My heart is confident, God, my … Continue reading

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reason for our rescue

reason for our rescue Psalm 57:5 God, be exalted above the sky; let your glory be over the whole land. reason for our rescue Right in the middle of a prayer ridden with anxiety, in which the psalmist cries out … Continue reading

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surrounded by lions

surrounded by lions Psalm 57:4 I am surrounded by lions; I lie down among devouring lions – people whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords. surrounded by lions It’s hard to sleep when you feel like … Continue reading

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uncensored prayers

uncensored prayers Psalm 56:5-7 (JDV) Psalm 56:5 They twist my words all day long; all their thoughts against me are evil. Psalm 56:6 They stir up strife, they lurk; they watch my steps while they wait to cut my throat. … Continue reading

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when I am, I will not be

when I am, I will not be Psalm 56:3-4 (JDV) Psalm 56:3 When I am afraid, I will trust in you. Psalm 56:4 In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can … Continue reading

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stomped on

stomped on Psalm 56:1-2 (JDV) Psalm 56:1 Be gracious to me, God, because a man is trampling me; he fights and oppresses me all day long.Psalm 56:2 My adversaries trample me all day, because many arrogantly fight against me. stomped … Continue reading

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praying out

praying out Psalm 55:22-23 (JDV) Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden on Yahveh, and he will sustain you; he will never allow the righteous to be shaken.Psalm 55:23 God, you will bring them down to the Pit of destruction; men of … Continue reading

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smooth swords

Psalm 55:20-21 (JDV) Psalm 55:20 My friend acts violently against those at peace with him; he violates his covenant. Psalm 55:21 His buttery words are smooth, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, but they … Continue reading

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