1. Of David.Oppose, O Lord, those who oppose me;war upon those who make war upon me.
2. Take up the shield and buckler;rise up in my defense.
3. Brandish lance and battle-axagainst my pursuers.Say to my soul,“I am your salvation.”
4. Let those who seek my lifebe put to shame and disgrace.Let those who plot evil against mebe turned back and confounded.
5. Make them like chaff before the wind,with the angel of the Lord driving them on.
6. Make their way slippery and dark,with the angel of the Lord pursuing them.
7. Without cause they set their snare for me;without cause they dug a pit for me.
8. Let ruin overtake them unawares;let the snare they have set catch them;let them fall into the pit they have dug.
9. Then I will rejoice in the Lord,exult in God’s salvation.