[1] O Lord, rescue me from evil people. Protect me from those who are violent,
[2] those who plot evil in their hearts and stir up trouble all day long.
[3] Their tongues sting like a snake; the venom of a viper drips from their lips. Interlude
[4] O Lord, keep me out of the hands of the wicked. Protect me from those who are violent, for they are plotting against me.
[5] The proud have set a trap to catch me; they have stretched out a net; they have placed traps all along the way. Interlude
[6] I said to the Lord, “You are my God!” Listen, O Lord, to my cries for mercy!
[7] O Sovereign Lord, the strong one who rescued me, you protected me on the day of battle.
[8] Lord, do not let evil people have their way. Do not let their evil schemes succeed, or they will become proud. Interlude
[9] Let my enemies be destroyed by the very evil they have planned for me.
[10] Let burning coals fall down on their heads. Let them be thrown into the fire or into watery pits from which they can’t escape.
[11] Don’t let liars prosper here in our land. Cause great disasters to fall on the violent.
[12] But I know the Lord will help those they persecute; he will give justice to the poor.
[13] Surely righteous people are praising your name; the godly will live in your presence.