1 ([Psalm of David]) Rescue me from evil people, O Jehovah. Keep me safe from violent people.
2 They plan evil things in their hearts. They start conflicts (fights) (wars) every day.
3 They make their tongues as sharp as a snake's fang. Their lips hide the venom of poisonous snakes.
4 Protect me from the hands of wicked people, O Jehovah. Keep me safe from violent people. They try to trip me.
5 Arrogant people have laid a trap for me. They have spread out a net with ropes. They have set traps for me along the road.
6 I said to Jehovah: You are my God. O Jehovah, open your ears to hear my plea for pity.
7 O Lord Jehovah [Almighty], the strong one who saves me, you have covered my head in the day of battle.
8 O Jehovah, do not give wicked people what they want. Do not let their evil plans succeed, or they will become arrogant.