1 ¶ Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man; preserve me from the man of violence.

2 W ho devise evil in their heart; they are continually gathered together for war.

3 T hey have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah.

4 K eep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the man of violence, who have purposed to overthrow my steps.

5 T he proud have hid a snare for me and cords; they have spread a net; on the path they have set snares for me. Selah.

6 I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.

7 O GOD the Lord, the strength of my saving health, cover thou my head in the day of battle.

8 ¶ Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; do not further his wicked thought lest they exalt themselves. Selah.

9 A s for the head of those that compass me about, let the perversion of their own lips cover them.

10 L et burning coals fall upon them; let them be cast into the fire, into deep pits, that they not rise up again.

11 T he man with an evil tongue shall not be established in the earth; evil shall hunt the man of violence to overthrow him.

12 I know that the LORD will effect the judgment of the poor and the judgment of the destitute.

13 S urely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name; the upright shall dwell in thy presence.