1Deliver me, O Lord , from the evil man:
Preserve me from the violent man;
2Which imagine mischiefs in their heart;
Continually are they gathered together for war.
3They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent;
Adders' poison is under their lips. Selah.
4Keep me, O Lord , from the hands of the wicked;
Preserve me from the violent man; Who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
5The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the wayside;
They have set gins for me. Selah.
6I said unto the Lord , Thou art my God:
Hear the voice of my supplications, O Lord .
7O God the Lord, the strength of my salvation,
Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
8Grant not, O Lord , the desires of the wicked:
Further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.
9As for the head of those that compass me about,
Let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
10Let burning coals fall upon them:
Let them be cast into the fire; Into deep pits, that they rise not up again.
11Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth:
Evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him .
12I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted,
And the right of the poor.
13Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name:
The upright shall dwell in thy presence.