^{6 Ref} My cry has gone up to you, for you will give me an answer, O God: let your ear be turned to me, and give attention to my words.

^{7 Ref} Make clear the wonder of your mercy, O saviour of those who put their faith in your right hand, from those who come out against them.

^{8 Ref} Keep me as the light of your eyes, covering me with the shade of your wings,

^{9 Ref} From the evil-doers who are violent to me, and from those who are round me, desiring my death.

^{10 Ref} They are shut up in their fat: with their mouths they say words of pride.

^{6 Ref} I have called on you, for you will answer me, God: Turn your ear to me. Hear my speech.

^{7 Ref} Show your marvelous loving kindness, You who save those who take refuge by your right hand from their enemies.

^{8 Ref} Keep me as the apple of your eye; Hide me under the shadow of your wings,

^{9 Ref} From the wicked who oppress me, My deadly enemies, who surround me.

^{10 Ref} They close up their callous hearts. With their mouth they speak proudly.