Deliver me, O Lord, from evil men; preserve me from violent men,
2 Who plan evil things in their hearts; they continually gather together for war.
3 They sharpen their tongues like a serpent; the poison of asps is under their lips. Selah
4 Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from violent men, who have purposed to make my steps stumble.
5 The proud have hidden a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; 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 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 further his wicked scheme, lest they be exalted. Selah
9 “As for the head of those who surround me, let the evil of their lips cover them;
10 Let burning coals fall upon them; let them be cast into the fire, into deep pits, that they rise not up again.
11 Let not a slanderer be established in the earth; let evil hunt the violent man to overthrow him.”
12 I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and justice for the poor.
13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks to Your name; the upright shall dwell in Your presence.