Deliver me, Yahweh, from the evil man. Preserve me from the violent man;

They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent. Viper's poison is under their lips. Selah.

I know that Yahweh will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and justice for the needy.

Yahweh, the Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle.

Yahweh, keep me from the hands of the wicked. Preserve me from the violent men who have determined to trip my feet.

Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence. A Psalm by David.

I said to Yahweh, "You are my God." Listen to the cry of my petitions, Yahweh.

those who devise mischief in their hearts. They continually gather themselves together for war.

The proud have hidden a snare for me, they have spread the cords of a net by the path. They have set traps for me. Selah.

An evil speaker won't be established in the earth. Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him.

Let burning coals fall on them. Let them be thrown into the fire, into miry pits, from where they never rise.

Yahweh, don't grant the desires of the wicked. Don't let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah.

As for the head of those who surround me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.