I call on you, oh God, 
For you will answer me 
Give ear to me and hear my prayer 
Keep me as the apple of your eye 
Hide me in the shadow of your wings 

From the wicked who assail me 
From my mortal enemies who surround me 
They close up their callous hearts 
And their mouth speaks with arrogance 

They are like a lion hungry for prey 
Like a great lion crouching in cover 

Their throats are open graves 
Their tongues practise deceit 
The poison of vipers is on their lips 
Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness 

Give me a sign of your goodness 
That my enemies may see it and be put to shame 
Let them be caught in their pride 
For the curses and lies they utter 

The way of peace they do not know 
There is no fear of God before their eyes 
O Lord, by your hand save me from such men 
Of this world whose reward is in this life 

They are like a lion hungry for prey 
Like a great lion crouching in cover 

Their throats are open graves 
Their tongues practise deceit 
The poison of vipers is on their lips 
Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness 

But I - in righteousness I shall see your face 
When I awake, I shall be satisfied with seeing your 
likeness 

Their throats are open graves 
Their tongues practise deceit 
The poison of vipers is on their lips 
Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness...