1. God, listen to my complaint. Save me from the terrible threats of my enemies!
2. Protect me from the secret plans of the wicked. Hide me from that gang of evil people.
3. They sharpen their tongues to use like swords. They aim their poisonous words like arrows.
4. Suddenly, from their hiding places, they let their arrows fly. They shoot to kill innocent people.
5. They encourage each other to do wrong. They talk about setting traps and say, “No one will see them here!