9 “As for the head of those who surround me,
Let the evil of their lips cover them;

10 ^aLet burning coals fall upon them;
Let them be cast into the fire,
Into deep pits, that they rise not up again. ‡

12 I know that the Lord will ^amaintain
The cause of the afflicted,
And justice for the poor. ‡

13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks to Your name;
The upright shall dwell in Your presence.