A Prayer for Protection from the Arrogant
[1] I have a message from God in my heart
concerning the sinfulness of the wicked:
There is no fear of God
before their eyes.
[2] In their own eyes they flatter themselves
too much to detect or hate their sin.
[3] The words of their mouths are wicked and deceitful;
they fail to act wisely or do good.
[4] Even on their beds they plot evil;
they commit themselves to a sinful course
and do not reject what is wrong.
[5] Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens,
your faithfulness to the skies.
[6] Your righteousness is like the highest mountains,
your justice like the great deep.
You, Lord, preserve both people and animals.
[7] How priceless is your unfailing love, O God!
People take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
[8] They feast on the abundance of your house;
you give them drink from your river of delights.
[9] For with you is the fountain of life;
in your light we see light.
[10] Continue your love to those who know you,
your righteousness to the upright in heart.
[11] May the foot of the proud not come against me,
nor the hand of the wicked drive me away.
[12] See how the evildoers lie fallen—
thrown down, not able to rise!
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Keep the Faith. Best regards,
Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.
