1401 Rescue me, O Lord , from evil men ; Preserve me from violent men 2 Who devise evil things in their hearts ; They continually e stir up wars . 3 They sharpen their tongues as a serpent ; Poison of a viper is under their lips . Selah . 4 Keep me, O Lord , from the hands of the wicked ; Preserve me from violent men Who have purposed to trip up my feet . 5 The proud have hidden a trap for me, and cords ; They have spread a net by the wayside ; They have set snares for me. Selah . 6 I said to the Lord , "You are my God ; Give ear , O Lord , to the voice of my supplications . 7 "O GOD the Lord , the strength of my salvation , You have covered my head in the day of battle .
8 "Do not grant , O Lord , the desires of the wicked ; Do not promote his evil device , that they not be exalted . Selah . 9 "As for the head of those who surround me, May the mischief of their lips cover them. 10 "May burning coals fall upon them; May they be cast into the fire , Into deep pits from which they cannot rise . 11 "May a slanderer e not be established in the earth ; May evil hunt the violent man speedily ." 12 I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted And justice for the poor . 13 Surely the righteous will give thanks to Your name ; The upright will dwell in Your presence .
