For what hope does the godless have when he is cut off, when God takes away his life?

Many say about me, “God will not deliver him.” (Selah)

I am absolutely terrified, and you, Lord – how long will this continue?

may an enemy relentlessly chase me and catch me; may he trample me to death and leave me lying dishonored in the dust. (Selah)

Yes, the wicked man boasts because he gets what he wants; the one who robs others curses and rejects the Lord.

For the music director; by David. In the Lord I have taken shelter. How can you say to me, “Flee to a mountain like a bird!

You will not abandon me to Sheol; you will not allow your faithful follower to see the Pit.

Rise up, Lord! Confront him! Knock him down! Use your sword to rescue me from the wicked man!

The law of the Lord is perfect and preserves one’s life. The rules set down by the Lord are reliable and impart wisdom to the inexperienced.

The one whose deeds are blameless and whose motives are pure, who does not lie, or make promises with no intention of keeping them.

Do not sweep me away with sinners, or execute me along with violent people,

Do not turn me over to my enemies, for false witnesses who want to destroy me testify against me.

O Lord, you pulled me up from Sheol; you rescued me from among those descending into the grave.

I will be happy and rejoice in your faithfulness, because you notice my pain and you are aware of how distressed I am.

Have mercy on me, for I am in distress! My eyes grow dim from suffering. I have lost my strength.

The Lord rescues his servants; all who take shelter in him escape punishment.

Use your spear and lance against those who chase me! Assure me with these words: “I am your deliverer!”

May those who seek my life be embarrassed and humiliated! May those who plan to harm me be turned back and ashamed!

I did not harm them, but they hid a net to catch me and dug a pit to trap me.

When they were sick, I wore sackcloth, and refrained from eating food. (If I am lying, may my prayers go unanswered!)