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.
7. O GOD the Lord, the strength of my saving health, cover thou my head in the day of battle.
8. Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked; do not further his wicked thought lest they exalt themselves. Selah.
9. As for the head of those that compass me about, let the perversion of their own lips cover them.