The wicked arrogantly chase the oppressed; the oppressed are trapped by the schemes the wicked have dreamed up.

Protect me from the wicked men who attack me, my enemies who crowd around me for the kill.

I will instruct and teach you about how you should live. I will advise you as I look you in the eye.

The nations fell into the pit they had made; their feet were caught in the net they had hidden.

You, Lord, will protect them; you will continually shelter each one from these evil people,

You will free me from the net they hid for me, for you are my place of refuge.

God has declared one principle; two principles I have heard: God is strong,

God has decreed that you will be powerful. O God, you who have acted on our behalf, demonstrate your power,

If your sons keep my covenant and the rules I teach them, their sons will also sit on your throne forever.”

Even when my strength leaves me, you watch my footsteps. In the path where I walk they have hidden a trap for me.

May I hear about your loyal love in the morning, for I trust in you. Show me the way I should go, because I long for you.