Prayer based on Psalms 55:9. Themes: Judgment, Unity, Violence

Dear Lord, please confuse the language of those who seek to cause harm and bring violence and strife to our cities. Help us to find peace and unity in our communities. Guide us towards understanding and compassion for one another. Amen.

Verse: Confuse them, Lord, and confound their language,for I have seen violence and strife in the city.
Psalms 55:9

This is a Command. The verse is a plea for God to confuse the language of those causing violence and strife in the city.

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