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1 - Deliver me, Yahweh, from the evil man. Preserve me from the violent man;

2 - those who devise mischief in their hearts. They continually gather themselves together for war.

3 - They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent. Viper’s poison is under their lips. Selah.

4 - Yahweh, 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 Yahweh, “You are my God.” Listen to the cry of my petitions, Yahweh.

7 - Yahweh, the Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle.

8 - Yahweh, 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.

10 - Let burning coals fall on them. Let them be thrown into the fire, into miry pits, from where they never rise.

11 - An evil speaker won’t be established in the earth. Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him.

12 - I know that Yahweh will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and justice for the needy.

13 - Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence.