Tehillim 17:4-11 Orthodox Jewish Bible (OJB)

4. Concerning the works of men, by the Devar of Thy lips I have kept myself from the paths of the cruel.

5. Uphold my goings in Thy paths, that my footsteps stumble not.

6. I have called upon Thee, for Thou wilt hear me, O El; incline Thine ear unto me, and hear my prayer.

7. Show Thy marvellous chesed, O Thou Moshi'a Who saves by Thy right hand them which put their trust in Thee from those that rise up against them.

8. Be shomer over me as the apple of Thy eye; hide me in the shadow of Thy wings,

9. From the resha'im that oppress me, from my deadly enemies threatening my nefesh, who surround me.

10. They have closed up callously and mercilessly against me; with their mouth they speak with ge'ut (pride).

11. At every step they have surrounded me; their purpose is to strike down to ha'aretz;

Tehillim 17