5 If a person who does what is right were to strike me, it would be an act of kindness. If that person were to correct me, it would be like pouring olive oil on my head. I wouldn't say no to it. But I always pray against the things that sinful people do.
6 When their rulers are thrown down from the rocky cliffs, those evil people will realize that my words were true.
7 They will say, "As clumps of dirt are left from plowing up the ground, so our bones will be scattered near an open grave."
8 But Lord and King, I keep looking to you. I go to you for safety. Don't let me die.
9 Keep me from the traps of those who do evil. Save me from the traps they have set for me.