⁹ He guards the steps^[a] of his faithful ones,^(A)
but the wicked perish in darkness,^(B)
for a person does not prevail by his own strength.^(C)

¹¹ Though they intend to harm^[a] you
and devise a wicked plan, they will not prevail.^(A)

¹¹ But the Lord is with me like a violent warrior.^(A)
Therefore, my persecutors will stumble and not prevail.
Since they have not succeeded, they will be utterly shamed,
an everlasting humiliation that will never be forgotten.^(B)