^{5 Ref} Even thou, O Jehovah God of hosts, the God of Israel, Arise to visit all the nations: Be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah

^{6 Ref} They return at evening, they howl like a dog, And go round about the city.

^{7 Ref} Behold, they belch out with their mouth; Swords are in their lips: For who, `say they', doth hear?

^{8 Ref} But thou, O Jehovah, wilt laugh at them; Thou wilt have all the nations in derision.

^{9 Ref} `Because of' his strength I will give heed unto thee; For God is my high tower.

^{10 Ref} My God with his lovingkindness will meet me: God will let me see `my desire' upon mine enemies.

^{11 Ref} Slay them not, lest my people forget: Scatter them by thy power, and bring them down, O Lord our shield.

^{12 Ref} `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.

^{13 Ref} Consume them in wrath, consume them, so that they shall be no more: And let them know that God ruleth in Jacob, Unto the ends of the earth. Selah