2 Keep me safe from brutal peoplewho want to kill me.
3 Merciless enemies, Lord,are hiding and plotting,hoping to kill me.I have not hurt themin any way at all.
4 But they are ready to attack.Do something! Help me!Look at what's happening.
5 Lord God All-Powerful,you are the God of Israel.Punish the other nationsand don't pity those terribleand rebellious people.
6 My enemies return at evening,growling like dogsroaming the city.
7 They curse and their wordscut like swords,as they say to themselves,“No one can hear us!”
8 You, Lord, laugh at themand sneer at the nations.