^{3 Ref} Because of the voice of the enemy, Because of the oppression of the wicked. For they bring suffering on me. In anger they hold a grudge against me.

^{4 Ref} My heart is severely pained within me. The terrors of death have fallen on me.

^{5 Ref} Fearfulness and trembling have come on me. Horror has overwhelmed me.

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

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

^{8 Ref} "I would hurry to a shelter from the stormy wind and tempest."

^{9 Ref} Confuse them, Lord, and confound their language, For I have seen violence and strife in the city.

^{10 Ref} Day and night they prowl around on its walls. Malice and abuse are also within her.

^{11 Ref} Destructive forces are within her. Threats and lies don't depart from her streets.