1«To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him.» Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me. 2Deliuer me from the wicked doers, and saue me from the bloody men. 3For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not [for] my transgression, nor [for] my sin, O LORD. 4They runne and prepare themselues without a fault on my part: arise therefore to assist me, and beholde. 5Thou therefore, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit all the heathen: be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah. 6They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city. 7Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords [are] in their lips: for who, [say they], doth hear? 8But thou, O Lord, shalt haue them in derision, and thou shalt laugh at all the heathen. 9[Because of] his strength will I wait upon thee: for God [is] my defence. 10The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see [my desire] upon mine enemies. 11Slay them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by thy power; and bring them down, O Lord our shield. 12[For] the sin of their mouth [and] the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying [which] they speak. 13Consume [them] in wrath, consume [them], that they [may] not [be]: and let them know that God ruleth in Jacob unto the ends of the earth. Selah. 14And at evening let them return; [and] let them make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city. 15They shall runne here and there for meate: and surely they shall not be satisfied, though they tary all night. 16But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble. 17Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God [is] my defence, [and] the God of my mercy.