[1] Deliver me, O LORD, from evil men; preserve me from violent men, [2] who plan evil things in their heart, and stir up wars continually. [3] They make their tongue sharp as a serpent's, and under their lips is the poison of vipers. Selah [4] Guard me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from violent men, who have planned to trip up my feet. [5] Arrogant men have hidden a trap for me, and with cords they have spread a net, by the wayside they have set snares for me. Selah [6] I say to the LORD, Thou art my God; give ear to the voice of my supplications, O LORD! [7] O LORD, my Lord, my strong deliverer, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle. [8] Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; do not further his evil plot! Selah [9] Those who surround me lift up their head, let the mischief of their lips overwhelm them! [10] Let burning coals fall upon them! Let them be cast into pits, no more to rise! [11] Let not the slanderer be established in the land; let evil hunt down the violent man speedily! [12] I know that the LORD maintains the cause of the afflicted, and executes justice for the needy. [13] Surely the righteous shall give thanks to thy name; the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
