[1] Deliver me, O LORD, from evil men; protect me from violent men, [2] who plan evil deeds in their heart and continually gather together for conflicts. [3] They have tongues as sharp as a serpent; adders' poison is with their lips. Selah [4] Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent men who have planned to overthrow me. [5] The proud have hid a snare for me, and with cords they have spread a net; they have set traps for me. Selah [6] I said to the LORD, "You are my God; hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD." [7] O GOD my Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle. [8] Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; do not allow his evil plot, lest he be raised up. Selah [9] As for the head of those who encompass me, let the mischief of their own lips overwhelm them; [10] let burning coals fall upon them; let them be cast into the fire, into deep pits that they do not rise up again. [11] Let not an evil speaker be established in the land; let evil hunt the violent man to overthrow him! [12] I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted and will give justice to the poor. [13] Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto Your name; the upright shall dwell in Your presence.
