Otherwise they will rip me to shreds like a lion; they will tear me to bits and no one will be able to rescue me.

They will lift you up in their hands, so you will not slip and fall on a stone.

Look at me! Answer me, O Lord my God! Revive me, or else I will die!

Then my enemy will say, “I have defeated him!” Then my foes will rejoice because I am upended.

I have prayed for deliverance, because otherwise they will gloat over me; when my foot slips they will arrogantly taunt me.

Carefully consider this, you who reject God! Otherwise I will rip you to shreds and no one will be able to rescue you.

Do not strike them dead suddenly, because then my people might forget the lesson. Use your power to make them homeless vagabonds and then bring them down, O Lord who shields us!

Give sincere homage! Otherwise he will be angry, and you will die because of your behavior, when his anger quickly ignites. How blessed are all who take shelter in him!

By David. To you, O Lord, I cry out! My protector, do not ignore me! If you do not respond to me, I will join those who are descending into the grave.