Since they hid their net for me without cause and without cause dug a pit for me, 8may ruin overtake them by surprise—

Do not be far from me, Lord. 23Awake and rise to my defense!

“The Lord be exalted, who delights in the well-being of his servant.”

Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me.

5Let evil recoil on those who slander me; in your faithfulness destroy them.

But the king will rejoice in God; all who swear by God will glory in him, while the mouths of liars will be silenced.

Lord God my Father,

Protect me from the evil that stalks me constantly. Seal my thoughts in your delight and shield me from deceit. Give me your Peace that filters all things and help me build proper boundaries against the darkness around me and within.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen