2 who plan evil in their hearts.They stir up wars all day long.
3 They make their tonguesas sharp as a snake’s bite;viper’s venom is under their lips. Selah
4 Protect me, Lord,from the clutches of the wicked. Keep me safe from violent menwho plan to make me stumble.
5 The proud hide a trap with ropes for me;they spread a net along the pathand set snares for me. Selah
6 I say to the Lord, “You are my God.”Listen, Lord, to my cry for help.
7 Lord God, my strong Savior,You shield my head on the day of battle.
8 Lord, do not grant the desires of the wicked;do not let them achieve their goals.Otherwise, they will become proud. Selah