PSALMS 140:2-8

²Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually do they gather themselves together for war.

³They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah

⁴Keep me, O LORD, 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 way side; they have set gins for me. Selah

⁶I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: give ear unto the voice of my supplications, O LORD.

⁷O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.

⁸Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; further not his evil device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah