- 1Deliver me, the Lord, from the evil man. Preserve me from the violent man;
- 2those who devise mischief in their hearts. They continually gather themselves together for war.
- 3They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent. Viper’s poison is under their lips. Selah.
- 4The Lord, keep me from the hands of the wicked. Preserve me from the violent men who have determined to trip my feet.
- 5The proud have hidden a snare for me, they have spread the cords of a net by the path. They have set traps for me. Selah.
- 6I said to the Lord, “You are my God.” Listen to the cry of my petitions, the Lord.
- 7The Lord, the Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle.
- 8The Lord, don’t grant the desires of the wicked. Don’t let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah.
- 9As for the head of those who surround me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
- 10Let burning coals fall on them. Let them be thrown into the fire, into miry pits, from where they never rise.
- 11An evil speaker won’t be established in the earth. Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
- 12I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and justice for the needy.
- 13Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence.