⁹ Rescue me from my enemies, Lord;
    I run to you to hide me.

¹⁰ The name of the Lord is a strong fortress;
    the godly run to him and are safe.

³     for you are my safe refuge,
    a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me.
⁴ Let me live forever in your sanctuary,
    safe beneath the shelter of your wings! Interlude

⁵ Then I pray to you, O Lord.
    I say, “You are my place of refuge.
    You are all I really want in life.

¹ Rescue me from my enemies, O God.
    Protect me from those who have come to destroy me.

⁹ My enemies will retreat when I call to you for help.
    This I know: God is on my side!

² I will boast only in the Lord;
    let all who are helpless take heart.
³ Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatness;
    let us exalt his name together.

⁴ I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me.
    He freed me from all my fears.

¹⁵ My future is in your hands.
    Rescue me from those who hunt me down relentlessly.