Psalms 17:6-12

6I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my words.

7Wondrously show your steadfast love, O Savior of those who seek refuge from their adversaries at your right hand.

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

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

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

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

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