When my enemies turn back, they trip and are defeated before you.

The waves of death engulfed me, the currents of chaos overwhelmed me.

The ropes of Sheol tightened around me, the snares of death trapped me.

For you deliver oppressed people, but you bring down those who have a proud look.

There is no actual speech or word, nor is its voice literally heard.

Who can know all his errors? Please do not punish me for sins I am unaware of.

May he take notice of your offerings; may he accept your burnt sacrifice! (Selah)

The Lord will deliver the king; he will answer us when we call to him for help!

A psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

Turn toward me and have mercy on me, for I am alone and oppressed!

Examine me, O Lord, and test me! Evaluate my inner thoughts and motives!

I hate the mob of evil men, and do not associate with the wicked.

We wait for the Lord; he is our deliverer and shield.

Turn away from evil and do what is right! Strive for peace and promote it!

When I tripped, they taunted me relentlessly, and tried to bite me.

Sinful rebels are totally destroyed; evil men have no future.

For your arrows pierce me, and your hand presses me down.

I will declare a wise saying; I will share my profound thoughts.

You do damage with words, and use your tongue to deceive.

You love to use all the words that destroy, and the tongue that deceives.