1. Rescue me from crueland violent enemies, Lord!
2. They think up evil plansand always cause trouble.
3. Their words bite deeplike the poisonous fangsof a snake.
4. Protect me, Lord, from crueland brutal enemies,who want to destroy me.
5. Those proud people have hiddentraps and netsto catch me as I walk.
6. You, Lord, are my God!Please listen to my prayer.
7. You have the power to save me,and you keep me safein every battle.
8. Don't let the wicked succeedin doing what they want,or else they might neverstop planning evil.
9. They have me surrounded,but make them the victimsof their own vicious lies.
10. Tip flaming coals on themand throw them into pitswhere they can't climb out.
11. Chase those cruel liars away!Let trouble hunt them down.
12. Our Lord, I know that youdefend the homelessand see that the poorare given justice.
13. Your people will praise youand will live with youbecause they do right.