6. They return at evening, they howl and snarl like dogs, and go [prowling] about the city.
7. Behold, they belch out [insults] with their mouths; swords [of sarcasm, ridicule, slander, and lies] are in their lips, for who, they think, hears us?
8. But You, O Lord, will laugh at them [in scorn]; You will hold all the nations in derision.
9. O my Strength, I will watch and give heed to You and sing praises; for God is my Defense (my Protector and High Tower).
10. My God in His mercy and steadfast love will meet me; God will let me look [triumphantly] on my enemies (those who lie in wait for me).
11. Slay them not, lest my people forget; scatter them by Your power and make them wander to and fro, and bring them down, O Lord our Shield!
12. For the sin of their mouths and the words of their lips, let them even be trapped and taken in their pride, and for the cursing and lying which they utter.
13. Consume them in wrath, consume them so that they shall be no more; and let them know unto the ends of the earth that God rules over Jacob (Israel). Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!
14. And at evening let them return; let them howl and snarl like dogs, and go prowling about the city.
15. Let them wander up and down for food and tarry all night if they are not satisfied (not getting their fill).