1. Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man; preserve me from the man of violence.
2. Who devise evil in their heart; they are continually gathered together for war.
3. They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah.
4. Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the man of violence, who have purposed to overthrow my steps.
5. The proud have hid a snare for me and cords; they have spread a net; on the path they have set snares for me. Selah.
6. I said unto the Lord, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O Lord.