²⁰ Deliver my soul from the sword, My precious life from the power of the dog.

¹⁷ Lord, how long will you look on? Rescue my soul from their destruction, My precious life from the lions.

⁷ "Awake, sword, against my shepherd, And against the man who is close to me," says Yahweh of Hosts. Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered; And I will turn my hand against the little ones.

¹³ Arise, Yahweh, Confront him, cast him down. Deliver my soul from the wicked by your sword;