³ They surround me with hateful words
    and fight against me for no reason.

⁴ Those who hate me without cause
    outnumber the hairs on my head.
Many enemies try to destroy me with lies,
    demanding that I give back what I didn’t steal.

⁷ I did them no wrong, but they laid a trap for me.
    I did them no wrong, but they dug a pit to catch me.

¹⁷ They swirl around me like floodwaters all day long.
    They have engulfed me completely.

³ They have set an ambush for me.
    Fierce enemies are out there waiting, Lord,
    though I have not sinned or offended them.
⁴ I have done nothing wrong,
    yet they prepare to attack me.
    Wake up! See what is happening and help me!

²⁰ They don’t talk of peace;
    they plot against innocent people who mind their own business.

¹² My enemies surround me like a herd of bulls;
    fierce bulls of Bashan have hemmed me in!

¹¹ They track me down and surround me,
    watching for the chance to throw me to the ground.