Enemy: The Wickedness of David's

All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise.

My soul is among the lions; I lie down with ravenous beasts—with men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.

They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah

They fully intend to cast him down from his lofty perch; they delight in lies; with their mouths they bless, but inwardly they curse. Selah

Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs of my head; many are those who would destroy me—my enemies for no reason. Though I did not steal, I must repay.

…because zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult You have fallen on me.

For my enemies speak against me, and those who lie in wait for my life conspire,

All day long my enemies taunt me; they ridicule me and curse me.

For wicked and deceitful mouths open against me; they speak against me with lying tongues. …

A song of ascents. Many a time they have persecuted me from my youth—let Israel now declare— …