My God, rescue me from the hand of the wicked, from the clutches of the evil and violent.
As soon as they left, Ahimaaz and Jonathan came up out of the cistern and went on to report to King David. They said to him: “Leave! Cross the water at once, for Ahithophel has given such and such counsel in regard to you.”
Rise, O Lord, confront and cast them down; rescue my soul from the wicked.
Grant me justice, O God; defend me from a faithless people; from the deceitful and unjust rescue me.