2 He is my loving God. He is like a fort to me. He is my place of safety and the One who saves me. He is like a shield that keeps me safe. I go to him for safety. He brings nations under my control.
3 Lord, what is a human being that you take care of him? What is a son of man that you think about him?
4 His life doesn't last any longer than a breath. His days are like a shadow that quickly disappears.
5 Lord, open up your heavens and come down. Touch the mountains, and they will pour out smoke.
6 Send flashes of lightning and scatter my enemies. Shoot your arrows and chase them away.
7 My enemies are like a mighty flood. Reach down from heaven and save me. Save me from strangers who attack me.
8 They tell all kinds of lies with their mouths. Even when they make a promise by raising their right hands, they don't mean it.