Chiastic Structures
The Old Testament
Chiastic Parallels
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A

1 Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.

B

2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.

C

3 But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me;

D

my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

E

4 I cried unto the Lord with my voice,

E'

and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.

D'

5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked;

C'

for the Lord sustained me.

A'

6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
7 Arise, O Lord;

B'

save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
8 Salvation belongeth unto the Lord: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.