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.”
7. O God my Lord, the strength of my salvation,You have covered my head in the day of battle.
8. Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked;do not allow his evil plot,lest he be raised up. Selah