Yes, wild dogs surround me – a gang of evil men crowd around me; like a lion they pin my hands and feet.

You prepare a feast before me in plain sight of my enemies. You refresh my head with oil; my cup is completely full.

I continually look to the Lord for help, for he will free my feet from the enemy’s net.

When evil men attack me to devour my flesh, when my adversaries and enemies attack me, they stumble and fall.

Even when an army is deployed against me, I do not fear. Even when war is imminent, I remain confident.

My heart tells me to pray to you, and I do pray to you, O Lord.

Deliver your people! Empower the nation that belongs to you! Care for them like a shepherd and carry them in your arms at all times!

The Lord sits enthroned over the engulfing waters, the Lord sits enthroned as the eternal king.

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

May lying lips be silenced – lips that speak defiantly against the innocent with arrogance and contempt!

You are my hiding place; you protect me from distress. You surround me with shouts of joy from those celebrating deliverance. (Selah)

The Lord’s decisions stand forever; his plans abide throughout the ages.

A horse disappoints those who trust in it for victory; despite its great strength, it cannot deliver.

I sought the Lord’s help and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.

Even young lions sometimes lack food and are hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.

Extend your loyal love to your faithful followers, and vindicate the morally upright!

Do not let arrogant men overtake me, or let evil men make me homeless!

A psalm of David, written to get God’s attention. O Lord, do not continue to rebuke me in your anger! Do not continue to punish me in your raging fury!

I want to do what pleases you, my God. Your law dominates my thoughts.”

Even my close friend whom I trusted, he who shared meals with me, has turned against me.