⁹ Protect me from wicked people who attack me,
    from murderous enemies who surround me.

⁷ I did them no wrong, but they laid a trap for me.
    I did them no wrong, but they dug a pit to catch me.

⁴ Bring shame and disgrace on those trying to kill me;
    turn them back and humiliate those who want to harm me.

¹² They repay me evil for good.
    I am sick with despair.

²⁰ You hide them in the shelter of your presence,
    safe from those who conspire against them.
You shelter them in your presence,
    far from accusing tongues.

⁵ then let my enemies capture me.
    Let them trample me into the ground
    and drag my honor in the dust. Interlude