The reiteration of the petition that God would give aid against the enemy and that deliverance would come from God establishes that despite the divine oracle promising victory, the people must still petition God to actualize this promise. The reference to deliverance from humans (rather than from God) indicates a particular concern: the enemies are other nations, and only God can effect the military reversal necessary. The repetition of the petition reinforces the dependence on divine action while acknowledging human inability. This verse closes the psalm with renewed confidence in God despite the uncertainty of the future outcome.

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