i1 [To the chief Musician. Altaschith. Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him.] i0 par Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; defend me from those who rise up against me.

For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul; the mighty are gathered against me; not for my transgression nor for my sin, O Jehovah.

They run and prepare themselves though there is no fault in me. Awake to meet me, and pay attention!

They return at evening; they growl like a dog, and go all around the city.

Let them wander up and down for food, and pass the night unsatisfied.

But I will sing of Your power; yes, I will sing aloud of Your mercy in the morning; for You have been my stronghold and refuge in the day of my distress.

When the Gazites were told, saying, Samson has come here! they surrounded the place and lay in wait for him all night at the gate of the city. They were quiet all night, saying, In the morning, when it is daylight, we shall kill him.