Psalms 17:9-14

9Keep me safe from the wicked men who attack me. My enemies are all around me, and they want to kill me!

10They refuse to be kind to anyone. They speak proud words.

11Now they have found me. They are ready to attack! They look for their chance to knock me down to the ground.

12They are like hungry lions. They want to tear me into pieces. They are hiding like young lions. They are ready to jump out and catch me!

13Lord, please do something! Fight against them! Knock them down! Take your sword and save me from those wicked men.

14Lord, use your power to save me from them. They only think about this world, and they enjoy the good things that it gives them. So give them all that you have ready for them. Give them more than they want! May their children also have plenty, and enough left to give to their children too.