1Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;studyinterlinear
2Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.studyinterlinear
3They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah.studyinterlinear
4Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.studyinterlinear
5The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah.studyinterlinear
6I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.studyinterlinear
7O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.studyinterlinear
8Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.studyinterlinear
9As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.studyinterlinear
10Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.studyinterlinear
11Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.studyinterlinear
12I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor.studyinterlinear
13Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.studyinterlinear