Psalm 59: 11-17

¹¹ But do not kill them, Lord our shield,     or my people will forget. In your might uproot them     and bring them down. ¹² For 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, ¹³     consume them in your wrath,     consume them till they are no more. Then it will be known to the ends of the earth     that God rules over Jacob.

¹⁴ They return at evening,     snarling like dogs,     and prowl about the city. ¹⁵ They wander about for food     and howl if not satisfied. ¹⁶ But 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.

¹⁷ You are my strength, I sing praise to you;     you, God, are my fortress,     my God on whom I can rely.