2Who devise mischiefs in their heart; continually do they stir up contention.

3They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips.

4Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from violent men, who have purposed to prevent my goings.

5The proud have hid a snare for me; the cords of their net have they spread over my paths; they have set a trap for me.

6I said to the LORD, Thou art my God; hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.

7O LORD, my mighty Saviour, thou art the shield of my head in the day of battle.

8Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; further not their wicked devices; let them not accomplish their purpose.

9Let the mischief of their own lips cover them.

10Let burning coals fall upon them; let them fall into the fire, that they rise not up again.

11Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth; evil shall hunt the violent man to destroy him.

12I know that the LORD will defend the cause of the afflicted and the right of the poor.

13Surely the righteous shall give thanks to thy name; the upright shall dwell in thy presence.