¹ Rescue me, Lord, from evildoers; protect me from the violent, ² who devise evil plans in their hearts and stir up war every day. ³ They make their tongues as sharp as a serpent`s; the poison of vipers is on their lips. ⁴ Keep me safe, Lord, from the hands of the wicked; protect me from the violent, who devise ways to trip my feet. ⁵ The arrogant have hidden a snare for me; they have spread out the cords of their net and have set traps for me along my path. ⁶ I say to the Lord, “You are my God.” Hear, Lord, my cry for mercy. ⁷ Sovereign Lord, my strong deliverer, you shield my head in the day of battle. ⁸ Do not grant the wicked their desires, Lord; do not let their plans succeed.