1. Deliver me, O Lord, from evil men;protect me from violent men,
2. who plan evil deeds in their heartand continually gather together for conflicts.
3. They have tongues as sharp as a serpent;adders’ poison is with their lips. Selah
4. Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked;preserve me from the violent menwho have planned to overthrow me.
5. The proud have hid a snare for me,and with cords they have spread a net;they have set traps for me. Selah
6. I said to the Lord, “You are my God;hear the voice of my supplications, OLord.”