Psalm 56:1

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For the choirmaster. To the tune of “A Dove on Distant Oaks.” A Miktam of David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be merciful to me, O God, for men are hounding me; all day they press their attack.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Silent Dove in Distant Lands.” A poem by David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be merciful to me, God, for man wants to swallow me up. All day long, he attacks and oppresses me.
World English Bible (WEB)
To the chief Musician{H5329}{H8764)} upon Jonathelemrechokim{H3128}, Michtam{H4387} of David{H1732}, when the Philistines{H6430} took{H270}{H8800)} him in Gath{H1661}. Be merciful{H2603}{H8798)} unto me, O God{H430}: for man{H582} would swallow me up{H7602}{H8804)}; he fighting{H3898}{H8802)} daily{H3117} oppresseth{H3905}{H8799)} me.
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The F.O.G Paraphrase
To the Overseer.—‘On the Dumb Dove far off.’—A secret treasure of David, in the Philistines’ taking hold of him in Gath. Favour me, O God, for man swallowed me up, All the day fighting he oppresseth me,
Young's Literal Translation

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