They are ready to devour me; they say, “Aha! Aha! We’ve got you!”

for he is too proud to recognize and give up his sin.

Surely he rescues me from all trouble, and I triumph over my enemies.

May their eyes be blinded! Make them shake violently!

From harm and violence he will defend them; he will value their lives.

You held my eyelids open; I was troubled and could not speak.

The Lord demonstrates his power to deliver; in the sight of the nations he reveals his justice.

They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but cannot see,

This is the Lord’s work. We consider it amazing!

Tears stream down from my eyes, because people do not keep your law.

A song of ascents. I look up toward you, the one enthroned in heaven.

They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but cannot see,

Surely it is futile to spread a net in plain sight of any bird,

Then you will find favor and good understanding, in the sight of God and people.

My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.

haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,

The one who winks his eye causes trouble, and the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

Like vinegar to the teeth and like smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.

The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.

The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on those who are evil and those who are good.