1. A passionate song of David, which he sang to Adonai concerning Cush, a Benjamite.
2. Adonai my God, in You I have taken refuge. Save me from each of my persecutors, and deliver me.
3. Otherwise he will rip me apart like a lion, with no one to rescue me.
4. Adonai my God, if I have done this— if there is guilt on my hands,
5. if I have paid back evil to anyone at peace with me, or unjustly attacked my adversary,