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14 Proud and violent enemies,
    who don't care about you,
have ganged up to attack
    and kill me.
15 But you, the Lord God,
    are kind and merciful.
You don't easily get angry,
and your love
    can always be trusted.
16 I serve you, Lord,
and I am the child
    of one of your servants.
Look on me with kindness.
    Make me strong and save me.

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14 Arrogant foes are attacking me, O God;
    ruthless people are trying to kill me—
    they have no regard for you.(A)
15 But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious(B) God,
    slow to anger,(C) abounding(D) in love and faithfulness.(E)
16 Turn to me(F) and have mercy(G) on me;
    show your strength(H) in behalf of your servant;
save me, because I serve you
    just as my mother did.(I)

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