1For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O Yehovah, from the evil man; Preserve me from the violent man:
2Who devise mischiefs in their heart; Continually they gather themselves together for war.
3They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; Adders’ poison is under their lips. [Selah
4Keep me, O Yehovah, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from the violent man: Who have purposed to thrust aside my steps.
5The proud have hidden a snare for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the wayside; They have set traps for me. [Selah
6I said to Yehovah, You are my God: Give ear to the voice of my supplications, O Yehovah.
7O Yehovah the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle.
8Do not grant, O Yehovah, the desires of the wicked; Do not further his evil device, lest they exalt themselves. [Selah
9As for the head of those who surround me, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
10Let burning coals fall upon them: Let them be cast into the fire, Into deep pits, from where they shall not rise.
11An evil speaker shall not be established in the earth: Evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
12I know that Yehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And justice for the needy.
13Surely the righteous shall give thanks to your name: The upright shall dwell in your presence.