They have also surroundedme with wordsof hatred,And foughtagainst me withoutcause.
And Absalomsentfor Ahithophelthe Gilonite,David'scounselor,from his cityGiloh,while he was offeringthe sacrifices.And the conspiracywas strong,for the peopleincreasedcontinuallywith Absalom.
They have nowsurroundedus in our steps;They settheir eyesto cast[us] downto the ground.
Manybullshave surroundedme; Strong[bulls] of Bashanhave encircledme.
Do not let those who are wrongfullymy enemiesrejoiceover me; Nor let those who hateme withoutcausewinkmaliciously.
For they do not speakpeace,But they devisedeceitfulwordsagainstthose whoare quietin the land.
For withoutcausethey hidtheir netfor me; Withoutcausethey duga pitfor my soul.
Those who hateme withouta causeare morethanthe hairsof my head;Those who would destroyme are powerful,being wrongfullymy enemies;WhatI did not steal,I thenhave to restore.
They have surroundedme like wateralldaylong; They have encompassedme altogether.
EphraimsurroundsMe with liesAnd the houseof Israelwith deceit;Judahis alsounrulyagainstGod,Even againstthe HolyOnewho is faithful.
He also said,"Whythenis my lordpursuinghis servant?For whathave I done?Or whatevilis in my hand?
