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In arrogance the wicked persecute the poor—
    let them be caught in the schemes they have devised.(A)

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In his arrogance the wicked man hunts down the weak,(A)
    who are caught in the schemes he devises.

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12 They are like a lion eager to tear,
    like a young lion lurking in ambush.(A)

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12 They are like a lion(A) hungry for prey,(B)
    like a fierce lion crouching in cover.

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Even now they lie in wait for my life;
    the mighty stir up strife against me.
For no transgression or sin of mine, O Lord,(A)

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See how they lie in wait for me!
    Fierce men conspire(A) against me
    for no offense or sin of mine, Lord.

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The arrogant have hidden a trap for me,
    and with cords they have spread a net,[a]
    along the road they have set snares for me. Selah(A)

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Footnotes

  1. 140.5 Or they have spread cords as a net

The arrogant have hidden a snare(A) for me;
    they have spread out the cords of their net(B)
    and have set traps(C) for me along my path.

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