Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man; preserve me from the man of violence.

They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah.

I know that the LORD will effect the judgment of the poor and the judgment of the destitute.

O GOD the Lord, the strength of my saving health, cover thou my head in the day of battle.

Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the man of violence, who have purposed to overthrow my steps.

Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name; the upright shall dwell in thy presence.

I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.

Who devise evil in their heart; they are continually gathered together for war.

The proud have hid a snare for me and cords; they have spread a net; on the path they have set snares for me. Selah.

The man with an evil tongue shall not be established in the earth; evil shall hunt the man of violence to overthrow him.

Let burning coals fall upon them; let them be cast into the fire, into deep pits, that they not rise up again.

Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; do not further his wicked thought lest they exalt themselves. Selah.

As for the head of those that compass me about, let the perversion of their own lips cover them.