8 With fatness they enclose themselves;
In speech their pride is shown.
Our steps they compass, set their eyes
That we may be cast down.

9 For he is like a lion strong
That's greedy of his prey,

Or lion young which lurking doth
In secret places stay.

10 Arise and disappoint my foe,

And cast him down, O Lord;

Save thou my soul from wicked men,
From men who are thy sword.

II With thine abundance they are filled,
With children satisfied;

And with the substance which they leave

They for their babes provide.

12 But as for me, I thine own face

In righteousness will see;

And with thy likeness when I wake,

I satisfied shall be.

PSALM XVIII

15. And from above the Lord sent down And took me from