4. I have avoided cruelty because of your word.In spite of what others have done,
5. my steps have remained firmly in your paths.My feet have not slipped.
6. I have called on you because you answer me, O God.Turn your ear toward me.Hear what I have to say.
7. Reveal your miraculous deeds of mercy,O Savior of those who find refuge by your sidefrom those who attack them.
8. Guard me as if I were the pupil in your eye.Hide me in the shadow of your wings.
9. Hide me from wicked people who violently attack me,from my deadly enemies who surround me.