Psalms 31:15-20

15My future is in your hands. Rescue me from my enemies, from those who persecute me.

16Smile on me. Save me with your mercy.

17O Lord, I have called on you, so do not let me be put to shame. Let wicked people be put to shame. Let them be silent in the grave.

18Let ⌞their⌟ lying lips be speechless, since they speak against righteous people with arrogance and contempt.

19Your kindness is so great! You reserve it for those who fear you. Adam’s descendants watch as you show it to those who take refuge in you.

20You hide them in the secret place of your presence from those who scheme against them. You keep them in a shelter, safe from quarrelsome tongues.