1. A Psalm of David, which he sang to the Lord because of the words of Cush, the son of Jemini.
2. O Lord, my God, in you I have hoped. Save me from all those who persecute me, and free me:
3. lest at any time, like a lion, he might seize my soul, while there is no one to redeem me, nor any who can save.
4. O Lord, my God, if there is iniquity in my hands, if I have done this:
5. if I have repaid those who rendered evils to me, may I deservedly fall away empty before my enemies: