1. Rescue me from my enemies, O my God.Protect me from those who attack me.
2. Rescue me from troublemakers.Save me from bloodthirsty people.
3. They lie in ambush for me right here!Fierce men attack me, O Lord,but not because of any disobedience,
4. or any sin, or any guilt on my part.They hurry to take positions against me.Wake up, and help me; see ⌊for yourself⌋.
5. O Lord God of Armies, God of Israel,arise to punish all the nations.Have no pity on any traitors. Selah
6. They return in the evening.They howl like dogs.They prowl the city.
7. See what pours out of their mouths—swords from their lips!⌊They think,⌋ “Who will hear us?”
8. O Lord, you laugh at them.You make fun of all the nations.
9. O my strength, I watch for you!God is my stronghold, my merciful God!
10. God will come to meet me.He will let me gloat over those who spy on me.
11. Do not kill them.Otherwise, my people may forget.Make them wander aimlessly by your power.Bring them down, O Lord, our shield,