1
Harass these hecklers, God, punch these bullies in the nose.
2
Grab a weapon, anything at hand; stand up for me!
3
Get ready to throw the spear, aim the javelin, at the people who are out to get me. Reassure me; let me hear you say, "I'll save you."
4
When those thugs try to knife me in the back, make them look foolish. Frustrate all those who are plotting my downfall.
5
Make them like cinders in a high wind, with God's angel working the bellows.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.