2 Deliver me from workers of iniquity, and from men of bloodshed save me.
3 For look, they lie in wait for my life. The mighty attack against me, not because of my transgression or my sin, O Yahweh.
4 Without guilt on my part they run and ready themselves. Awake to meet me and see.
5 And you, Yahweh, God of hosts, are the God of Israel. Rouse yourself to punish all the nations. Do not be gracious to any who treacherously plot evil. Selah
6 They return at evening; they howl like dogs while they prowl the city.
7 Look, they pour out talk with their mouth. Swords are on their lips, for they say, “Who hears?”
8 But you, O Yahweh, will laugh at them; you will mock all the nations.