1. Of David himself. O Lord, judge those who harm me; assail those who attack me.
2. Take hold of weapons and a shield, and rise up in assistance to me.
3. Bring forth the spear, and close in on those who persecute me. Say to my soul, "I am your salvation."
4. Let them be confounded and in awe, who pursue my soul. Let them be turned back and be confounded, who think up evil against me.
5. May they become like dust before the face of the wind, and let the Angel of the Lord hem them in.
6. May their way become dark and slippery, and may the Angel of the Lord pursue them.