Psalms 17:9-14

9Hide me from wicked people who violently attack me, from my deadly enemies who surround me.

10They have shut out all feeling. Their mouths have spoken arrogantly.

11They have tracked me down. They have surrounded me. They have focused their attention on throwing me to the ground.

12Each one of them is like a lion eager to tear ⌞its prey⌟ apart and like a young lion crouching in hiding places.

13Arise, O Lord; confront them! Bring them to their knees! With your sword rescue my life from wicked people.

14With your power rescue me from mortals, O Lord, from mortals who enjoy their inheritance only in this life. You fill their bellies with your treasure. Their children are satisfied ⌞with it⌟, and they leave what remains to their children.