The cords of the wicked have wrapped me round; But I have not forgotten thy law.
I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; For I do not forget thy commandments.
And as troops of robbers wait for a man, so the company of priests murder in the way toward Shechem; yea, they have committed lewdness.
Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me; I will render to the man according to his work.
The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the wayside; They have set gins for me. [Selah
The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me; But I will consider thy testimonies.
Jehovah, how are mine adversaries increased! Many are they that rise up against me.
While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The Chaldeans made three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have taken them away, yea, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word. ג GIMEL.