May they be like wind-driven chaff, as the Lord’s angel attacks them!

You made us retreat from the enemy. Those who hate us take whatever they want from us.

They stalk and lurk; they watch my every step, as they prepare to take my life.

You have given your loyal followers a rallying flag, so that they might seek safety from the bow. (Selah)

For they harass the one whom you discipline; they spread the news about the suffering of those whom you punish.

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

Then I would quickly subdue their enemies, and attack their adversaries.”

They surround me like water all day long; they join forces and encircle me.

He delivered them from the power of the one who hated them, and rescued them from the power of the enemy.

They surrounded me, yes, they surrounded me. Indeed, in the name of the Lord I pushed them away.

How long must your servant endure this? When will you judge those who pursue me?

Those who are eager to do wrong draw near; they are far from your law.

and your poverty will come like a robber, and your need like an armed man.

The wise person can scale the city of the mighty and bring down the stronghold in which they trust.

and your poverty will come like a bandit, and your need like an armed robber.”

Like a roaring lion or a roving bear, so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

Devise your strategy, but it will be thwarted! Issue your orders, but they will not be executed! For God is with us!

They attacked Aiath, moved through Migron, depositing their supplies at Micmash.

Their children will be smashed to pieces before their very eyes; their houses will be looted and their wives raped.

They will attack you but they will not be able to overcome you, for I will be with you to rescue you,” says the Lord.