8 Lord, lead me in your righteousnessaf

because of my adversaries;

make your way straight before me.ag

9 For there is nothing reliable in what they say;ah

destruction is within them;

their throat is an open grave;

they flatter with their tongues.ai

10 Punish them, God;

let them fall by their own schemes.aj

Drive them outak because of their many crimes,

for they rebel against you.al

11 But let all who take refuge in you rejoice;am

let them shout for joy forever.

May you shelter them,an

and may those who love your name boast about you.ao

12 For you, Lord, bless the righteous one;

you surround him with favor like a shield.ap