Psalms 17:8-14
8
Keep me as the apple of your eye;
hide me in the shadow of your wings
9
from the wicked who assail me,
from my mortal enemies who surround me.
10
They close up their callous hearts,
and their mouths speak with arrogance.
11
They have tracked me down, they now surround me,
with eyes alert, to throw me to the ground.
12
They are like a lion hungry for prey,
like a great lion crouching in cover.
13
Rise up, O Lord, confront them, bring them down;
rescue me from the wicked by your sword.
14
O Lord, by your hand save me from such men,
from men of this world whose reward is in this life.
You still the hunger of those you cherish;
their sons have plenty,
and they store up wealth for their children.