7. My Lord God, my strong saving help—you’ve protected my head on the day of battle.
8. Lord, don’t give the wicked what they want!Don’t allow their plans to succeed,or they’ll exalt themselves even more! Selah
9. Let the heads of the people surrounding mebe covered with the trouble their own lips caused!
10. Let burning coals fall on them!Let them fall into deep pits and never get out again!
11. Let no slanderer be safe in the land.Let calamity hunt down violent people—and quickly!
12. I know that the Lord will take up the case of the poorand will do what is right for the needy.
13. Yes, the righteous will give thanks to your name,and those who do right will live in your presence.