[1] Rescue me from cruel and violent enemies, LORD! [2] They think up evil plans and always cause trouble. [3] Their words bite deep like the poisonous fangs of a snake. [4] Protect me, LORD, from cruel and brutal enemies, who want to destroy me. [5] Those proud people have hidden traps and nets to catch me as I walk. [6] You, LORD, are my God! Please listen to my prayer. [7] You have the power to save me, and you keep me safe in every battle. [8] Don't let the wicked succeed in doing what they want, or else they might never stop planning evil. [9] They have me surrounded, but make them the victims of their own vicious lies. [10] Dump flaming coals on them and throw them into pits where they can't climb out. [11] Chase those cruel liars away! Let trouble hunt them down. [12] Our LORD, I know that you defend the homeless and see that the poor are given justice. [13] Your people will praise you and will live with you because they do right.
