[1]DELIVER me, O LORD, from the evil man; preserve me from violent men,[2]Who devise mischiefs in their heart; continually do they stir up contention.[3]They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips.[4]Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from violent men, who have purposed to prevent my goings.[5]The 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.[6]I said to the LORD, Thou art my God; hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.[7]O LORD, my mighty Saviour, thou art the shield of my head in the day of battle.[8]Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; further not their wicked devices; let them not accomplish their purpose.[9]Let the mischief of their own lips cover them.[10]Let burning coals fall upon them; let them fall into the fire, that they rise not up again.[11]Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth; evil shall hunt the violent man to destroy him.[12]I know that the LORD will defend the cause of the afflicted and the right of the poor.[13]Surely the righteous shall give thanks to thy name; the upright shall dwell in thy presence.