1Rescue me, O Jehovah, from evil men; guard me against violent men, 2who have devised evil things in their hearts; they continually gather together for war. 3They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; the poison of vipers is under their lips. Selah 4Keep me, O Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked; guard me against violent men, who have devised to overthrow my steps. 5The proud have hidden a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have laid the bait for me. Selah 6I said unto Jehovah, You are my Mighty God; hear the voice of my supplications, O Jehovah. 7O Lord Jehovah, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle. 8Do not grant, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked; do not promote his evil plans, lest they be exalted. Selah 9As for the head of those who surround me, let the evil of their lips cover them; 10let burning coals fall upon them; let them be cast into the fire, into deep pits, that they rise not up again. 11Let not a man who speaks evil be established in the earth; evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him. 12I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and justice for the poor. 13Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto Your name; the upright shall dwell in Your presence.