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¹ To the chief musician. A Psalm of David. O Jehovah, deliver me from the evil man; keep me from the violent man,² who devises evil things in the heart; they gather wars all the day.³ They sharpen their tongues like a snake; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah.⁴ O Jehovah, keep me from the hands of the wicked; keep me from the violent man who plots to trip up my steps.⁵ The proud have hidden cords and a trap for me; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set snares for me. Selah.⁶ I said to Jehovah, You are my God; O Jehovah, give ear to the voice of my prayers.⁷ O Jehovah the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of armor.

⁸ O Jehovah, do not grant the desires of the wicked; do not promote his plan, lest they be exalted. Selah.⁹ As for the leaders of those around me, let the evil of their own lips cover them.¹⁰ Let burning coals fall on them; let them fall on coals of fire; make them fall into deep pits so that they do not rise again.¹¹ Do not let a man of tongue be established in the earth; evil shall hunt the violent man, thrust upon thrust.¹² I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted, the justice of the poor.¹³ Surely the righteous shall give thanks to Your name; the upright shall dwell in Your presence.