[1] LORD, save me from sinful people. Keep me safe from those who want to hurt me. [2] They make evil plans in their hearts. They are always starting fights. [3] Their tongues are as deadly as the tongue of a serpent. The words from their lips are like the poison of a snake. [4] LORD, keep me safe from the hands of sinful people. Protect me from those who want to hurt me. They plan ways to trip me up and make me fall. [5] Proud people have hidden their traps to catch me. They have spread out their nets. They have set traps for me along my path. [6] I say to the LORD, “You are my God.” LORD, hear my cry for mercy. [7] LORD and King, you save me because you are strong. You are like a shield that keeps me safe in the day of battle. [8] LORD, don’t give sinners what they want. Don’t let their plans succeed. [9] Those who are all around me proudly raise their heads. May the trouble they planned for me happen to them. [10] May burning coals fall on people like that. May they be thrown into the fire. May they be thrown into muddy pits and never get out. [11] Don’t let people who lie about me be secure in the land. May trouble hunt down those who want to hurt me. [12] I know that the LORD makes sure that poor people are treated fairly. He stands up for those who are in need. [13] I’m sure that those who do right will praise your name. Those who are honest will live with you.
