1 Rescue me, LORD, from the evil man; protect me from the man of violence,
2 those who plan evil in their hearts and every day stir up wars.
3 They have sharpened their tongues like a snake; adder's poison is under their lips. Selah.
4 Keep me, LORD, from the hands of the wicked; protect me from the man of violence, who plans to trip my steps.
5 The arrogant have hidden a trap and ropes for me; they have spread a net beside the road; they have laid snares for me. Selah.
6 I say to the LORD, "You are my God; listen, LORD, to the sound of my pleading."
7 GOD the Lord, my strong salvation, you have shielded my head on the day of weapons.
8 LORD, do not grant the desires of the wicked; do not let his scheme succeed, or they will be lifted up. Selah.
9 As for the heads of those who encircle me, let the trouble their lips cause cover them.
10 May burning coals drop on them; may they be thrown into the fire, into watery pits, never to rise.
11 Let no man of slander be secure in the land; let evil hunt down the violent man with blow upon blow.
12 I know that the LORD will uphold the cause of the afflicted and the right of the needy.
13 Surely the righteous will thank your name; the upright will live before your face.