[1] Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; give me refuge from those who rise up against me. [2] Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloodthirsty people. [3] For they lie in wait for my life; the mighty are gathered against me, not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O LORD. [4] For no guilt of mine, they run and prepare themselves. Arise to help me, and take notice. [5] You, O LORD God of Hosts, the God of Israel, awake to punish all the nations; do not be gracious to any wicked transgressors. Selah [6] They return at evening, they growl like a dog, and go around the city. [7] Indeed, they burst out with their mouth; swords are in their lips; for who listens? [8] But You, O LORD, will laugh at them; You will have all the nations in derision. [9] O my strength, I will wait on You; for God is my refuge. [10] The God of lovingkindness will go before me; God will cause me to look in triumph on my enemies. [11] Do not slay them, lest my people forget; scatter them by Your power, and bring them down, O Lord our shield. [12] For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips, may they be snared by their pride, and because of curses and lies that they speak. [13] Consume them in wrath, consume them so they no longer exist; and let them know that God rules in Jacob to the ends of the earth. Selah [14] At evening they return, and growl like a dog, and go around the city. [15] They roam about to eat, and if they are not satisfied, they complain. [16] But I will sing of Your power; I will sing aloud of Your lovingkindness in the morning, for You have been my refuge and escape in the day of my trouble. [17] To You, O my strength, I will sing, for God is my refuge, and the God of my lovingkindness.
