from the reproach of him: or, he reproacheth him, etc. swallow. Psalms 56:1-2, Psalms 61:7; Numbers 23:24; Job 31:31; Micah 3:2-3
send: Psalms 40:11, Psalms 43:3; John 1:17
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Psalms 57:3
Psalms 57:3
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