[1] Deliver me from my enemies, my God. Protect me from those who attack me. [2] Deliver me from evildoers. Rescue me from violent men. [3] For look, they wait to ambush me; powerful men stalk me, but not because I have rebelled or sinned, O LORD. [4] Though I have done nothing wrong, they are anxious to attack. Spring into action and help me. Take notice of me. [5] You, O LORD God of Heaven's Armies, the God of Israel, rouse yourself and punish all the nations. Have no mercy on any treacherous evildoers. (Selah) [6] They return in the evening; they growl like dogs and prowl around outside the city. [7] Look, they hurl insults at me and openly threaten to kill me, for they say, "Who hears?" [8] But you, O LORD, laugh in disgust at them; you taunt all the nations. [9] You are my source of strength. I will wait for you. For God is my refuge. [10] The God who loves me will help me; God will enable me to triumph over my enemies. [11] Do not strike them dead suddenly, because then my people might forget the lesson. Use your power to make them homeless vagabonds and then bring them down, O Lord who shields us. [12] They speak sinful words. So let them be trapped by their own pride and by the curses and lies they speak. [13] Angrily wipe them out. Wipe them out so they vanish. Let them know that God rules over Jacob and to the ends of the earth. (Selah) [14] They return in the evening; they growl like dogs and prowl around outside the city. [15] They wander around looking for something to eat; they refuse to sleep until they are full. [16] As for me, I will sing about your strength; I will praise your loyal love in the morning. For you are my refuge and my place of shelter when I face trouble. [17] You are my source of strength. I will sing praises to you. For God is my refuge, the God who loves me.
