[1] God, listen to my complaint. Save me from the terrible threats of my enemies! [2] Protect me from the secret plans of the wicked. Hide me from that gang of evil people. [3] They sharpen their tongues to use like swords. They aim their poisonous words like arrows. [4] Suddenly, from their hiding places, they let their arrows fly. They shoot to kill innocent people. [5] They encourage each other to do wrong. They talk about setting traps and say, "No one will see them here! [6] No one will discover our crime. We have the perfect plan!" Yes, people can be very tricky and hard to understand. [7] But suddenly, God will shoot his arrows, and those wicked people will be hit. [8] He will use their own words against them, and they will be destroyed. Then everyone who sees them will shake their heads in amazement. [9] People will see what God has done. They will tell other people about him. Then everyone will learn more about God. They will learn to fear and respect him. [10] Good people are happy to serve the LORD. They depend on him to protect them. All those who want to do right will praise him!
