1 Deliver me, LORD, from evil men.
2 those who devise mischief in their hearts.
3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent.
4 LORD, keep me from the hands of the wicked.
5 The proud have hidden a snare for me,
6 I said to the LORD, “You are my God.”
7 LORD, the Lord, the strength of my salvation,
8 LORD, don’t grant the desires of the wicked.
9 As for the head of those who surround me,
10 Let burning coals fall on them.
11 An evil speaker won’t be established in the earth.
12 I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted,
13 Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name.