NET Bible
"Protect me from the wicked men who attack me, my enemies who crowd around me for the kill."
— Psalms 17:9, NET Bible
“From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about.”
“From the wicked that oppress me, My deadly enemies, that compass me about. ”
“from the wicked who oppress me, my deadly enemies, who surround me.”
“There went up a smoke in his wrath: and a fire flamed from his face: coals were kindled by it.”
“From the evil-doers who are violent to me, and from those who are round me, desiring my death.”
“From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about.”
I call to you for you will answer me, O God. Listen to me! Hear what I say!
Accomplish awesome, faithful deeds, you who powerfully deliver those who look to you for protection from their enemies.
Protect me as you would protect the pupil of your eye! Hide me in the shadow of your wings!
Protect me from the wicked men who attack me, my enemies who crowd around me for the kill.
They are calloused; they speak arrogantly.
They attack me, now they surround me; they intend to throw me to the ground.
He is like a lion that wants to tear its prey to bits, like a young lion crouching in hidden places.