3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent.Viper’s poison is under their lips. Selah.
4 Lord, keep me from the hands of the wicked.Preserve me from the violent men who have determined to trip my feet.
5 The proud have hidden a snare for me,they have spread the cords of a net by the path.They have set traps for me. Selah.
6 I said to the Lord, “You are my God.”Listen to the cry of my petitions, Lord.
7 Lord, the Lord, the strength of my salvation,you have covered my head in the day of battle.
8 Lord, don’t grant the desires of the wicked.Don’t let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah.
9 As for the head of those who surround me,let the mischief of their own lips cover them.