1. Rescue me, O Yahweh, from evil men. Preserve me from violent men,
2. who plan evil things in their heart. They stir up wars continually.
3. They sharpen their tongue as sharp as a snake’s; the venom of a viper is under their lips. Selah
4. Protect me, O Yahweh, from the hands of the wicked. Preserve me from violent men, who have planned to make me stumble.
5. The proud have hidden a trap for me, and cords. They have spread out a net along the side of the path. They have set snares for me. Selah
6. I say to Yahweh, “You are my God.” Listen, O Yahweh, to the voice of my supplications.
7. O Yahweh, my Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle.