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God save me from my friends - I can protect myself from my enemies.

God save me from my friends - I can protect myself from my e

Summary

This quote suggests that sometimes friends can be just as harmful or, even more so, than enemies. It implies that enemies are easier to identify and defend against, while friends have the potential to betray or harm us. The speaker asks for divine intervention, as they feel more in control and capable of protecting themselves from enemies but consider friends to be a potential source of danger and thus seek assistance in navigating those relationships.

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Love Friendship

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