^{3 Ref} Because of the voice of the enemy, Because of the oppression of the wicked; For they cast iniquity upon me, And in anger they persecute me.

^{4 Ref} My heart is sore pained within me: And the terrors of death are fallen upon me.

^{5 Ref} Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, And horror hath overwhelmed me.

^{6 Ref} And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! Then would I fly away, and be at rest.

^{7 Ref} Lo, then would I wander far off, I would lodge in the wilderness. Selah

^{8 Ref} I would haste me to a shelter From the stormy wind and tempest.

^{9 Ref} Destroy, O Lord, `and' divide their tongue; For I have seen violence and strife in the city.

^{10 Ref} Day and night they go about it upon the walls thereof: Iniquity also and mischief are in the midst of it.

^{11 Ref} Wickedness is in the midst thereof: Oppression and guile depart not from its streets.