7because you have always helped me, and I sing joyfully knowing that I am protected by you as a little bird is protected under its mother's wings MET.
8I cling to you; and with your hand/power you protect me.
9But those who are trying to kill me will die and descend into the place of the dead;
10they will be killed in battles MTY and their corpses will be eaten by jackals/wild dogs.