12 They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long.

13 But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.

14 Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs.

15 For in thee, O Lord, do I hope: thou wilt hear, O Lord my God.

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12 Those who want to kill me set their traps,(A)
    those who would harm me talk of my ruin;(B)
    all day long they scheme and lie.(C)

13 I am like the deaf, who cannot hear,(D)
    like the mute, who cannot speak;
14 I have become like one who does not hear,
    whose mouth can offer no reply.
15 Lord, I wait(E) for you;
    you will answer,(F) Lord my God.

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That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.

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They shoot from ambush at the innocent;(A)
    they shoot suddenly, without fear.(B)

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But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.

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But God will shoot them with his arrows;
    they will suddenly be struck down.

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