Psalms 17:9-14

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.

13Arise, O Lord! Confront him, subdue him! Deliver my soul from the wicked by your sword,

14from men by your hand, O Lord, from men of the world whose portion is in this life. You fill their womb with treasure; they are satisfied with children, and they leave their abundance to their infants.