⁹ from the wicked who are out to destroy me,
    from my mortal enemies who surround me.^(A)

⁶ Then my head will be exalted^(A)
    above the enemies who surround me;^(B)
at his sacred tent I will sacrifice^(C) with shouts of joy;^(D)
    I will sing^(E) and make music^(F) to the Lord.

⁵ Why should I fear^(A) when evil days come,
    when wicked deceivers surround me—

⁹ Those who surround me proudly rear their heads;
    may the mischief of their lips engulf them.^(A)