1 R escue me, O Lord, from evil men; Preserve me from violent men

2 W ho devise evil things in their hearts; They continually stir up wars.

3 T hey sharpen their tongues as a serpent; Poison of a viper is under their lips. Selah.

4 K eep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from violent men Who have purposed to trip up my feet.

5 T he proud have hidden a trap for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the wayside; They have set snares for me. Selah.

6 I said to the Lord, “You are my God; Give ear, O Lord, to the voice of my supplications.

7 “ O God the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle.

8 “ Do not grant, O Lord, the desires of the wicked; Do not promote his evil device, that they not be exalted. Selah.

9 “ As for the head of those who surround me, May the mischief of their lips cover them.

10 “ May burning coals fall upon them; May they be cast into the fire, Into deep pits from which they cannot rise.

11 “ May a slanderer not be established in the earth; May evil hunt the violent man speedily.”

12 I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted And justice for the poor.

13 S urely the righteous will give thanks to Your name; The upright will dwell in Your presence.