[1] Lord, rescue me from evil people. Save me from cruel men. [2] They make evil plans. They always start fights. [3] They make their tongues sharp as a snake's. Their words are like snake poison. Selah [4] Lord, guard me from the power of wicked people. Save me from cruel men who plan to trip me up. [5] Proud men have hidden a trap for me. They have spread out a net beside the road. They have set traps for me. Selah [6] I said to the Lord, "You are my God." Lord, listen to my prayer for help. [7] Lord God, my mighty savior, you protect me in battle. [8] Lord, do not give the wicked what they want. Don't let their plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah [9] Those around me have planned trouble. Now let it come to them. [10] Let burning coals fall on them. Throw them into the fire or into pits from which they cannot escape. [11] Don't let liars settle in the land. Let evil quickly hunt down cruel men. [12] I know the Lord will get justice for the poor. He will defend the needy in court. [13] Good people will praise his name. Honest people will live in his presence.
