^{1 Ref} <Of David.> O Lord, be on my side against those who are judging me; be at war with those who make war against me.

^{2 Ref} Be a breastplate to me, and give me your help.

^{3 Ref} Take up your spear and keep back my attackers; say to my soul, I am your salvation.

^{4 Ref} Let them be overcome and put to shame who make attempts to take my soul; let those who would do me damage be turned back and made foolish.

^{5 Ref} Let them be like dust from the grain before the wind; let the angel of the Lord send them in flight.

^{6 Ref} Let their way be dark and full of danger; let them be troubled by the angel of the Lord.

^{7 Ref} For without cause they have put a net ready for me secretly, in which to take my soul.

^{8 Ref} Let destruction come on them without their knowledge; let them be taken themselves in their secret nets, falling into the same destruction.