Psalms 140:1-6

¹“For the leader of the music. A psalm of David.” Deliver me, O LORD! from the evil man, Save me from the man of violence,

²Who meditate mischief in their heart, And daily stir up war!

³They sharpen their tongues like a serpent; The poison of the adder is under their lips. Pause.

⁴Defend me, O LORD! from the hands of the wicked, Preserve me from the man of violence, Who have purposed to cause my fall! Pause.

⁵The proud have hidden snares and cords for me; They have spread a net by the way-side; They have set traps for me.

⁶I say to Jehovah, Thou art my God; Hear, O Jehovah! the voice of my supplication!