Save me, my God, from the hand of the wicked, From the grasp of the wrongdoer and the ruthless,
It came about after they had departed, that they came up out of the well and went and reported to King David; and they said to David, “Set out and cross over the water quickly, because this is what Ahithophel has advised against you.”
¶Arise, Lord, confront him, make him bow down; Save my soul from the wicked with Your sword,
Vindicate me, God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation; Save me from the deceitful and unjust person!