1 Deliver me from my enemies, O God;be my fortress against those who are attacking me.
2 Deliver me from evildoersand save me from those who are after my blood.
3 See how they lie in wait for me!Fierce men conspire against mefor no offence or sin of mine, Lord.
4 I have done no wrong, yet they are ready to attack me.Arise to help me; look on my plight!
5 You, Lord God Almighty,you who are the God of Israel,rouse yourself to punish all the nations;show no mercy to wicked traitors.
6 They return at evening,snarling like dogs,and prowl about the city.
7 See what they spew from their mouths –the words from their lips are sharp as swords,and they think, ‘Who can hear us?’