Listen to my concerns, God,
    and protect me
    from my terrible enemies. 
 Keep me safe from secret plots
    of corrupt and evil gangs. 
 Their words cut like swords,
    and their cruel remarks
    sting like sharp arrows. 
 They fearlessly ambush
    and shoot innocent people psalms 64:1-4



You have helped me,
    and I sing happy songs
    in the shadow of your wings. 
 I stay close to you,
    and your powerful arm
    supports me. psalms 63:7,8)


God alone is the mighty rock^[b]
    that keeps me safe
    and the fortress
    where I am secure.psalms 62:2)