6 I call upon you; answer me, O God.Turn your ear to me; hear my speech.
7 Show your wonderful mercy,you who deliver with your right armthose who seek refuge from their foes.
8 Keep me as the apple of your eye;hide me in the shadow of your wings
9 from the wicked who despoil me.My ravenous enemies press upon me;
10 they close their hearts,they fill their mouths with proud roaring.
11 Their steps even now encircle me;they watch closely, keeping low to the ground,
12 Like lions eager for prey,like a young lion lurking in ambush.