2 Rescue me, Adonai, from the evil man. Protect me from the violent men—
3 who devise evil in their heart— every day they stir up wars.
4 They sharpen their tongue like a serpent’s —viper’s venom is under their lips. Selah
5 Keep me safe, Adonai, from the clutches of the wicked. Protect me from the man of violence who planned to push me off my feet.
6 The proud have hidden a trap and cords for me. They spread out a net by the path. They set snares for me. Selah
7 I said to Adonai: “You are my God!” Hear, Adonai, the sound of my supplications.
8 God my Lord, the strength of my deliverance, You shield my head in the day of battle.