4. My life is among lions; I must lie among those who are aflame–the sons of men whose teeth are spears and arrows, their tongues sharp swords.
5. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let Your glory be over all the earth!
6. They set a net for my steps; my very life was bowed down. They dug a pit in my way; into the midst of it they themselves have fallen. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!
7. My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is steadfast and confident! I will sing and make melody.
8. Awake, my glory (my inner self); awake, harp and lyre! I will awake right early [I will awaken the dawn]!
9. I will praise and give thanks to You, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to You among the nations.
10. For Your mercy and loving-kindness are great, reaching to the heavens, and Your truth and faithfulness to the clouds.
11. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let Your glory be over all the earth.