The Book of Psalms

[To the chief musician. A Psalm of David.] O Jehovah, deliver me from the evil man; keep me from the violent man,

who devises evil things in the heart; they gather wars all the day.

They sharpen their tongues like a snake; adders' poison [is] under their lips. Selah.

O Jehovah, keep me from the wicked's hands; keep me from the violent man who plans to trip up my steps.

The proud have hidden cords and a trap for me; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set snares for me. Selah.

I said to Jehovah, You [are] my God; O Jehovah, hear the voice of my prayers.

O Jehovah the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of armor.

O Jehovah, do not grant the desires of the wicked; do not promote his plan, [lest] they be exalted. Selah.

[As for] the leaders of those around me, let the evil of their own lips cover them.

Let burning coals fall on them; let them fall on coals of fire; make them fall into deep pits so that they do not rise again.

Do not let a man of tongue be established in the earth; evil shall hunt the violent man, thrust upon thrust.

I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted, the justice of the poor.

Surely the righteous shall give thanks to Your name; the upright shall dwell in Your presence.