6 When their rulers are thrown down from the cliffs, the people will listen to my words, for they are pleasant. 7 As when one plows and breaks up the soil, so our bones have been scattered at the mouth of Sheol. 8 But my eyes are fixed on You, O GOD the Lord. In You I seek refuge; do not leave my soul defenseless.
Psalms 141:6–8
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