[1] Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; guard and preserve my life from the terror of the enemy. [2] Hide me from the secret counsel and conspiracy of the ungodly, from the scheming of evildoers, [3] Who whet their tongues like a sword, who aim venomous words like arrows, [4] Who shoot from ambush at the blameless man; suddenly do they shoot at him, without self-reproach or fear. [5] They encourage themselves in an evil purpose, they talk of laying snares secretly; they say, Who will discover us? [6] They think out acts of injustice and say, We have accomplished a well-devised thing! For the inward thought of each one [is unsearchable] and his heart is deep. [7] But God will shoot an unexpected arrow at them; and suddenly shall they be wounded. [8] And they will be made to stumble, their own tongues turning against them; all who gaze upon them will shake their heads and flee away. [9] And all men shall [reverently] fear and be in awe; and they will declare the work of God, for they will wisely consider and acknowledge that it is His doing. [10] The [uncompromisingly] righteous shall be glad in the Lord and shall trust and take refuge in Him; and all the upright in heart shall glory and offer praise.
