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Violence and deceit fill the city square.
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Psalms 55:9-11

oppression and deceit do not depart from her square

My heart writhes within me · Psalms 55

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9Swallow them up, Lord; divide their tongue, for I have seen violence and strife in the city.

10Day and night they go around her on her walls, and wickedness and trouble are within her.

11Destruction is within her; oppression and deceit do not depart from her square.

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