4. With regard to the works of man, by the word of your lipsI have avoided the ways of the violent.
5. My steps have held fast to your paths;my feet have not slipped.
6. I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my words.
7. Wondrously show your steadfast love,O Savior of those who seek refugefrom their adversaries at your right hand.
8. Keep me as the apple of your eye;hide me in the shadow of your wings,
9. from the wicked who do me violence,my deadly enemies who surround me.
10. They close their hearts to pity;with their mouths they speak arrogantly.
11. They have now surrounded our steps;they set their eyes to cast us to the ground.
12. He is like a lion eager to tear,as a young lion lurking in ambush.
13. Arise, O Lord! Confront him, subdue him!Deliver my soul from the wicked by your sword,
14. from men by your hand, O Lord,from men of the world whose portion is in this life.You fill their womb with treasure;they are satisfied with children,and they leave their abundance to their infants.
15. As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness;when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness.