4. Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent men who have purposed to thrust aside my steps.
5. The proud have hidden a snare for me; they have spread cords as a net by the wayside, they have set traps for me. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!
6. I said to the Lord, You are my God; give ear to the voice of my supplications, O Lord.
7. O God the Lord, the Strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle.