⁷ I will bless the Lord who advises me;
    even at night I am instructed
    in the depths of my mind.
⁸ I always put the Lord in front of me;
    I will not stumble because he is on my right side.
⁹ That’s why my heart celebrates and my mood is joyous;
    yes, my whole body will rest in safety
¹⁰     because you won’t abandon my life^[c] to the grave;^[d]
    you won’t let your faithful follower see the pit.

¹¹ You teach me the way of life.
    In your presence is total celebration.
Beautiful things are always in your right hand.

⁶ I cry out to you because you answer me.
    So tilt your ears toward me now—
    listen to what I’m saying!
⁷ Manifest your faithful love in amazing ways
    because you are the one
    who saves those who take refuge in you,
    saving them from their attackers
    by your strong hand.
⁸ Watch me with the very pupil of your eye!
    Hide me in the protection of your wings,
⁹         away from the wicked
            who are out to get me,
        away from my deadly enemies
            who are all around me!
¹⁰ They have no pity;^[a]
    their mouths speak arrogantly.
¹¹ They track me down—
    suddenly, they surround me!
    They make their plans to put me in the dirt.
¹² They are like a lion eager to rip its prey;
    they are like a strong young lion lying in wait.

¹³ Get up, Lord!
    Confront them!
    Bring them down!
Rescue my life from the wicked—
    use your sword!
¹⁴ Rescue me from these people—
    use your own hands, Lord!
Rescue me from these people
    whose only possession is their fleeting life.^[b]
But fill the stomachs of your cherished ones;
    let their children be filled full
    so that they have leftovers enough for their babies.

¹⁵ But me? I will see your face in righteousness;
    when I awake, I will be filled full by seeing your image.