Psalms 27:12
Do not hand me over to the will of my foes,
What it says
He asks not to be handed over to foes, because false witnesses and violent accusers rise against him.
What it is doing
This verse names the concrete threat from which he seeks rescue.
In context
1Of David. 2When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, 3Though an army encamps around me, 4One thing I have asked of the LORD; 5For in the day of trouble 6Then my head will be held high 7Hear, O LORD, my voice when I call; 8My heart said, “Seek His face.” 9Hide not Your face from me, 10Though my father and mother forsake me, 11Teach me Your way, O LORD, 12Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, 13Still I am certain to see 14Wait patiently for the LORD;