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Saturday, October 30, 2010

Psalm Of Solomon - about the tongue of criminals (#12)

Lord, save my soul from the criminal and wicked man,
from the criminal and slandering tongue
that speaks lies and deceit.
The words of the wicked man's tongue (are) twisted so many ways;
(they are) as a fire among a people which scorches its beauty.
His visit fills homes with a false tongue,
cuts down trees of joy, inflaming criminals;
by slander he incites homes to fighting.
May God remove the lips of the criminals in confusion far from the innocent,
and (may) the bones of the slanderers be scattered far from those who fear the Lord.
May He destroy the slanderous tongue in flaming fire far from the devout.
May the Lord protect the quiet person who hates injustice;
may the Lord guide the person who lives peacefully at home.
May the salvation of the Lord be upon Israel His servant forever;
may the wicked perish once and for all from before the Lord.
And may the Lord's devout inherit the Lord's promises.

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