1 Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the
2 Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending
3 O
4 If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:)
5 Let the enemy persecute my soul, and take
6 Arise, O
7 So shall the congregation of the people compass thee about: for their sakes therefore return thou on high.
8 The
9 Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.
10 My defence
11 God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry
12 If he turn not, he will whet his sword; he hath bent his bow, and made it ready.
13 He hath also prepared for him the instruments of death; he ordaineth his arrows against the persecutors.
14 Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood.
15 He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch
16 His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate.
17 I will praise the