8. Do not grant, O Lord, the desires of the wicked;Do not further his wicked scheme,Lest they be exalted.Selah
9. “As for the head of those who surround me,Let the evil of their lips cover them;
10. Let burning coals fall upon them;Let them be cast into the fire,Into deep pits, that they rise not up again.
11. Let not a slanderer be established in the earth;Let evil hunt the violent man to overthrow him.”
12. I know that the Lord will maintainThe cause of the afflicted,And justice for the poor.
13. Surely the righteous shall give thanks to Your name;The upright shall dwell in Your presence.