Psalms 140:1-7

¹For the music director. A psalm of David. Lord, please save me from those who do evil; protect me especially from those who are violent!

²Their minds are busy plotting evil things, stirring up trouble all day long.

³Their tongues are as sharp as those of snakes; viper's venom is on their lips. Selah.

⁴Lord, please keep me from falling into the hands of the wicked; protect me especially from those who are violent, who are plotting my downfall.

⁵Proud people have hidden a trap for me—they have strung out a net on the path, they have set snares to catch me. Selah.

⁶I told the Lord, “You are my God! Lord, please listen to my cries for help!”

⁷Lord God, my powerful Savior, you covered my head like a helmet on the day of battle.