5. Let the tzaddik strike me; it shall be chesed; and let him reprove me; it shall be shemen, which my rosh shall not refuse; for still shall my tefillah be against their evil deeds.
6. Their shofetim are overthrown in stony places; they hear my words; for they are pleasant.
7. Atzameinu (our bones) are scattered at the mouth of Sheol, as when one cutteth and cleaveth wood upon ha'aretz.
8. But mine eyes are unto Thee, Hashem Adonoi; in Thee do I take refuge; leave not my nefesh defenseless.
9. Keep me from the pach (snare, trap) which they have laid for me, and the traps of the workers of iniquity.
10. Let the resha'im fall into their own nets, while I escape safely.