1For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O Yahweh, from [the] evil man; Preserve me from the violent man: 2Who devise mischiefs in their heart; Continually they gather themselves together for war. 3They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; Adders' poison is under their lips. Selah. 4Keep me, O Yahweh, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from the violent man: Who have purposed to thrust aside my steps. 5The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the wayside; They have set traps for me. Selah. 6I said to Yahweh, You are my God: Give ear to the voice of my supplications, O Yahweh. 7O Yahweh the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle. 8Don't grant, O Yahweh, the desires of the wicked; Don't further his evil plot. They will exalt themselves. Selah. 9As for the head of those who speak lies about me Let the mischief of their own lips cover them. 10Let burning coals fall on them: Let them be cast into the fire, Into deep pits, from where they will not rise. 11An evil speaker will not be established in the earth: Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him. 12I know that Yahweh will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And justice for the needy. 13Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name: The upright will dwell in your presence.