But You, Adonai, be not far off! O my strength! Come quickly to my aid!
My Lord, how long will You look on? Rescue my soul from their ravages— my solitary existence from the lions.
Awake, O sword, against My shepherd, against the man who is My companion! It is a declaration of Adonai-Tzva’ot. Strike the shepherd and the sheep will be scattered! I will turn My hand against the little ones.
Arise, Adonai! Confront him! Make him bow down! Deliver my soul from the wicked with Your sword,
Otherwise he will rip me apart like a lion, with no one to rescue me.
Adonai, please deliver me! Adonai, come quickly to help me!
Hide not Your face from Your servant. For I am in distress—answer me quickly.
O God, come quickly to deliver me, Adonai, to help me.