[1] LORD, rescue me from evil people; protect me from cruel people [2] who make evil plans, who 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; protect me from cruel people who plan to trip me up. [5] The proud hid a trap for me. They spread out a net beside the road; they 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 people. [12] I know the LORD will get justice for the poor and will defend the needy in court. [13] Good people will praise his name; honest people will live in his presence.
