1 Listen to my concerns, God,and protect mefrom my enemies' threats.
2 Keep me safe from secret plotsof corrupt and evil gangs.
3 Their words cut like swords,and their cruel remarkssting like sharp arrows.
4 They fearlessly ambushand shoot innocent people.
5 They are determined to do evil,and they tell themselves,“Let's set traps!No one can see us.”
6 They make evil plans and say,“We'll commit a perfect crime.No one knows our thoughts.”
7 But God will shoot his arrowsand quickly wound them.
8 They will be destroyedby their own words,and everyone who sees themwill tremble with fear.
9 They will be afraid and say,“Look at what God has doneand keep it all in mind.”
10 May the Lord bless his peoplewith peace and happinessand let them celebrate.