9O my Strength, I watch for you;

you, O God, are my fortress, 10my loving God.

God will go before me

and will let me gloat over those who slander me.

11But do not kill them, O Lord our shield,^b

or my people will forget.

In your might make them wander about,

and bring them down.

12For the sins of their mouths,

for the words of their lips,

let them be caught in their pride.

For the curses and lies they utter,

13consume them in wrath,

consume them till they are no more.

Then it will be known to the ends of the earth

that God rules over Jacob.       Selah

14They return at evening,

snarling like dogs,

and prowl about the city.

15They wander about for food

and howl if not satisfied.

16But I will sing of your strength,

in the morning I will sing of your love;

for you are my fortress,

my refuge in times of trouble.

17O my Strength, I sing praise to you;

you, O God, are my fortress, my loving God.