[1] Rescue me from my enemies, my God; protect me from those who rise up against me. [2] Rescue me from evildoers, and save me from men of bloodshed. [3] Because look, LORD, they set an ambush for me. Powerful men attack me, but not because of any sin or rebellion of mine. [4] For no fault of mine, they run and take up a position. Awake to help me, and take notice. [5] LORD God of Armies, you are the God of Israel. Rise up to punish all the nations; do not show favor to any wicked traitors. Selah [6] They return at evening, snarling like dogs and prowling around the city. [7] Look, they spew from their mouths- sharp words from their lips. "For who," they say, "will hear?" [8] But you laugh at them, LORD; you ridicule all the nations. [9] I will keep watch for you, my strength, because God is my stronghold. [10] My faithful God will come to meet me; God will let me look down on my adversaries. [11] Do not kill them; otherwise, my people will forget. By your power, make them homeless wanderers and bring them down, Lord, our shield. [12] For the sin of their mouths and the words of their lips, let them be caught in their pride. They utter curses and lies. [13] Consume them in fury; consume them until they are gone. Then people will know throughout the earth that God rules over Jacob. Selah [14] And they return at evening, snarling like dogs and prowling around the city. [15] They scavenge for food; they growl if they are not satisfied. [16] But I will sing of your strength and will joyfully proclaim your faithful love in the morning. For you have been a stronghold for me, a refuge in my day of trouble. [17] To you, my strength, I sing praises, because God is my stronghold- my faithful God.
