1. Deliver me, O Lord, from evil men;preserve me from violent men,
2. who plan evil things in their heartand stir up wars continually.
3. They make their tongue sharp as a serpent’s,and under their lips is the venom of asps. Selah
4. Guard me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked;preserve me from violent men,who have planned to trip up my feet.
5. The arrogant have hidden a trap for me,and with cords they have spread a net;beside the way they have set snares for me. Selah
6. I say to the Lord, You are my God;give ear to the voice of my pleas for mercy, O Lord!
7. O Lord, my Lord, the strength of my salvation,you have covered my head in the day of battle.