1 Rescue me, Lord, from evildoers;protect me from the violent,
2 who devise evil plans in their heartsand stir up war every day.
3 They make their tongues as sharp as a serpent’s;the poison of vipers is on their lips.
4 Keep me safe, Lord, from the hands of the wicked;protect me from the violent,who devise ways to trip my feet.
5 The arrogant have hidden a snare for me;they have spread out the cords of their netand have set traps for me along my path.
6 I say to the Lord, ‘You are my God.’Hear, Lord, my cry for mercy.