Do not hand me over to the desires of my enemies; for false witnesses have risen up against me; even the one who breathes out violence.

The trouble he planned will return on his own head, and his violence will descend on his skull.

The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked and those who love violence, he hates.

Confound them, Lord, and confuse their speech, because I have seen violence and strife in the city.

He will redeem them from oppression and violence, since their lives are precious in his sight.

Therefore pride is their necklace and violence covers them like a garment.

Pay attention to your covenant, for the dark regions of the earth are full of violence.