| | 1 | To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O LORD, from evil men; Preserve me from violent men, | |
| | 2 | Who plan evil things in their hearts; They continually gather together for war. | |
| | 3 | They sharpen their tongues like a serpent; The poison of asps is under their lips. Selah | |
| | 4 | Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from violent men, Who have purposed to make my steps stumble. | |
| | 5 | The proud have hidden a snare for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the wayside; They have set traps for me. Selah | |
| | 6 | I said to the LORD: "You are my God; Hear 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. | |
| | 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 maintain The 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. | |
