1. Free me, O Jehovah, from the evil man; preserve me from the violent man:
2. Who devise mischiefs in their heart; every day are they banded together for war.
3. They sharpen their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah.
4. Keep me, O Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked man, preserve me from the violent man, who devise to overthrow my steps.
5. The proud have hidden a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the way-side; they have set traps for me. Selah.
6. I have said unto Jehovah, Thou art my ·God give ear, O Jehovah, to the voice of my supplications.
7. Jehovah, the Lord, is the strength of my salvation: thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.