Protect and Save Me, O My God

Verse 1

Protect and save me, O my God, from those who seek my life; and set me high, secure, above the rising tide of strife.

Verse 2

The workers of iniquity against me lie in wait; though I am innocent, O LORD, they gather in their hate.

Verse 3

Now see their wickedness, O LORD; come to my help, I plead. LORD God of hosts, O Israel's God, rise, help me in my need.

Verse 4

My enemies with deadly rage renew their fierce attack. They think the LORD will not regard, but you will turn them back.

Verse 5

O God, my strength, on you I wait; to you for help I flee. My God with mercy will defend his own triumphantly.

Verse 6

O Lord our shield, let wickedness and pride be put to shame. Then all will know that you do rule, and all will fear your name.

Verse 7

Like dogs that prowl the city streets my foes slink back at night. They would devour my life like food, but God will win the fight.

Verse 8

When all the night of woe is past and morning dawns at length, then I will praise you, loving God, my refuge and my strength.