Surely you put them in slippery places; you bring them down to ruin.

You place me in the lowest regions of the pit, in the dark places, in the watery depths.

You are aware of our sins; you even know about our hidden sins.

You squeeze me in from behind and in front; you place your hand on me.

you appoint them to rule over your creation; you have placed everything under their authority,

They attack me, now they surround me; they intend to throw me to the ground.

For you make them retreat when you shoot your arrows at them.

O my God, make them like dead thistles, like dead weeds blown away by the wind!

O Lord, place a guard on my mouth! Protect the opening of my lips!

I am not afraid of the multitude of people who attack me from all directions.

Terrify them, Lord! Let the nations know they are mere mortals! (Selah)

He shrouded himself in darkness, in thick rain clouds.

For you bring him rich blessings; you place a golden crown on his head.

For you grant him lasting blessings; you give him great joy by allowing him into your presence.

You burn them up like a fiery furnace when you appear; the Lord angrily devours them; the fire consumes them.

Your sons will carry on the dynasty of your ancestors; you will make them princes throughout the land.

Consider its defenses! Walk through its fortresses, so you can tell the next generation about it!

But as for me, God’s presence is all I need. I have made the sovereign Lord my shelter, as I declare all the things you have done.

Make their nobles like Oreb and Zeeb, and all their rulers like Zebah and Zalmunna,

As they pass through the Baca Valley, he provides a spring for them. The rain even covers it with pools of water.