1 Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto Jehovah, concerning the words of Cush a Benjamite.
2 Lest they tear my soul like a lion,
3 O Jehovah my God, if I have done this;
4 If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me
5 Let the enemy pursue my soul, and overtake it;
6 Arise, O Jehovah, in thine anger;
7 And let the congregation of the peoples compass thee about;
8 Jehovah ministereth judgment to the peoples:
9 Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but establish thou the righteous:
10 My shield is with God,
11 God is a righteous judge,
12 If a man turn not, he will whet his sword;
13 He hath also prepared for him the instruments of death;
14 Behold, he travaileth with iniquity;
15 He hath made a pit, and digged it,
16 His mischief shall return upon his own head,
17 I will give thanks unto Jehovah according to his righteousness,