1 Deliver me, LORD, from evil people, preserve me from violent men,
2 who craft evil plans in their minds, inciting wars every day.
3 They sharpen their tongues like a serpent; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Interlude
4 Protect me, LORD, from the control of evil people, from violent men who have planned to trip me.
5 The arrogant have laid a trap for me; they have spread a net with ropes, lining it with snares along the way. Interlude
6 So I say to the LORD, "You are my God; listen to my voice as I plead for mercy, LORD.
7 LORD, my Lord, my strong deliverer, you have protected my head in the time of battle.
8 Never grant, LORD, the desires of the wicked; never condone their plans so they cannot exalt themselves. Interlude