1. Rescue me, O Lord, from evil men; Preserve me from violent men
2. Who devise evil things in their hearts; They continually stir up wars.
3. They sharpen their tongues as a serpent; Poison of a viper 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 trip up my feet.
5. The proud have hidden a trap for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the wayside; They have set snares for me. Selah.
6. I said to the Lord, "You are my God; Give ear, O Lord, to the voice of my supplications.
7. "O God the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle.