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Psalms 7

Psalms 7 — Overview

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Canne, Browne, Blayney, Scott, and others · Public Domain

, David prays against the malice of his enemies, professing his innocency; , By faith he sees his defence, and the destruction of his enemies. Shiggaion: probably denotes a mournful song or, elegy, from the Arabic shaga: , to be anxious, sorrowful.

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