English Standard Version

Psalm 17:8-13 English Standard Version (ESV)

8. Keep me as the apple of your eye;hide me in the shadow of your wings,

9. from the wicked who do me violence,my deadly enemies who surround me.

10. They close their hearts to pity;with their mouths they speak arrogantly.

11. They have now surrounded our steps;they set their eyes to cast us to the ground.

12. He is like a lion eager to tear,as a young lion lurking in ambush.

13. Arise, O Lord! Confront him, subdue him!Deliver my soul from the wicked by your sword,