[1] Rescue me from my enemies, O my God. Protect me from those who attack me. [2] Rescue me from troublemakers. Save me from bloodthirsty people. [3] They lie in ambush for me right here! Fierce men attack me, O LORD, but not because of any disobedience, [4] or any sin, or any guilt on my part. They hurry to take positions against me. Wake up, and help me; see for yourself. [5] O LORD God of Armies, God of Israel, arise to punish all the nations. Have no pity on any traitors. Selah [6] They return in the evening. They howl like dogs. They prowl the city. [7] See what pours out of their mouths- swords from their lips! They think, "Who will hear us?" [8] O LORD, you laugh at them. You make fun of all the nations. [9] O my strength, I watch for you! God is my stronghold, my merciful God! [10] God will come to meet me. He will let me gloat over those who spy on me. [11] Do not kill them. Otherwise, my people may forget. Make them wander aimlessly by your power. Bring them down, O Lord, our shield, [12] because of the sins from their mouths and the words on their lips. Let them be trapped by their own arrogance because they speak curses and lies. [13] Destroy them in your rage. Destroy them until not one of them is left. Then they will know that God rules Jacob to the ends of the earth. Selah [14] They return in the evening. They howl like dogs. They prowl the city. [15] They wander around to find something to eat. If they are not full enough, they will stay all night. [16] But I will sing about your strength. In the morning I will joyfully sing about your mercy. You have been my stronghold and a place of safety in times of trouble. [17] O my strength, I will make music to praise you! God is my stronghold, my merciful God!
