1. O Lord, my God, I come to you for protection;rescue me and save me from all who pursue me,
2. or else like a lion they will carry me offwhere no one can save me,and there they will tear me to pieces.
3-4. O Lord, my God, if I have wronged anyone,if I have betrayed a friendor without cause done violence to my enemy —if I have done any of these things —
5. then let my enemies pursue me and catch me,let them cut me down and kill meand leave me lifeless on the ground!
6. Rise in your anger, O Lord!Stand up against the fury of my enemies;rouse yourself and help me!Justice is what you demand,