1 A psalm of David. Adonai, oppose those who oppose me. Fight those who fight me.
2 Take hold of shield and buckler, and rise up to my help.
3 Draw out also a spear and battle-axe. Stop those who pursue me. Say to my soul: “I am your salvation.”
4 May those who seek my life be ashamed and disgraced. May they be turned back and humiliated —those who plot evil against me.
5 May they be like chaff before the wind, with the angel of Adonai driving them off.
6 May their way be dark and slippery, with the angel of Adonai pursuing them.