Protect and Save, Me, O My God

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.