2. Deliver me from evildoers;save me from the bloodthirsty.
3. Look at how they lie in ambush for my life!Powerful people are attacking me, Lord—but not because of any error or sin of mine.
4. They run and take their stand—but not because of any fault of mine.Get up when I cry out to you!Look at what’s happening!
5. You are the Lord God of heavenly forces,the God of Israel!Wake up and punish all the nations!Grant no mercy to any wicked traitor! Selah
6. They come back every evening,growling like dogs,prowling around the city.
7. See what they belch out with their mouths:swords are between their lips!Who can listen to them?
8. But you, Lord, laugh at them.You mock all the nations.
9. I keep looking for you, my strength,because God is my stronghold.