Rescue my soul from the sword, my life from vicious dogs.
Arise, O Lord; confront them! Bring them to their knees! With your sword rescue my life from wicked people.
O Lord, how long will you look on? Rescue me from their attacks. Rescue my precious life from the lions.
Let all those who seek to end my life be confused and put to shame. Let those who want my downfall be turned back and disgraced.
Come close, and defend my soul. Set me free because of my enemies.
O Lord my God, if I have done this— if my hands are stained with injustice,
Let those who seek my life be confused and put to shame. Let those who want my downfall be turned back and disgraced.
“Arise, sword, against my shepherd, against the man who is my friend,” declares the Lord of Armies. “Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered. Then I will turn my hand against the little ones.”
