1. Lord my God, I come to you for protection. Save me from those who are chasing me.
2. If you don’t help me, I will be torn apart like an animal caught by a lion. I will be carried away with no one to save me.
3. Lord my God, I have done nothing wrong.
4. I have done nothing to hurt a friend or to help his enemies.
5. If that is not the truth, then punish me. Let an enemy chase me, catch me, and kill me. Let him grind me into the dirt and put me in my grave. Selah
6. Lord, get up and show your anger! My enemy is angry, so stand and fight against him. Get me the justice that you demand.
7. Gather the nations around you, and take your place as judge.