and hateful things are said for no reason.
(SEE 15:10)
They have caught up with me! My enemies are everywhere, eagerly hoping to smear me in the dirt.
Enemies are all around like a herd of wild bulls. Powerful bulls from Bashan are everywhere.
Don't let my brutal enemies be glad because of me. They hate me for no reason. Don't let them wink behind my back.
They say hurtful things, and they lie to people who want to live in peace.
I did them no harm, but they hid a net to trap me, and they dug a deep pit to catch and kill me.
There are more people who hate me for no reason than there are hairs on my head. Many terrible enemies want to destroy me, God. Am I supposed to give back something I didn't steal?
that strike each day and from every side.
Israel is deceitful to me, their loyal and holy God; they surround me with lies, and Judah worships other gods.
Why are you after me? Have I done something wrong, or have I committed a crime?
