Psalms 140:4-8

⁴LORD, keep me from the hands of the wicked. Preserve me from the violent men who have determined to trip my feet.

⁵The proud have hidden a snare for me, they have spread the cords of a net by the path. They have set traps for me. Selah.

⁶I said to the LORD, “You are my God.” Listen to the cry of my petitions, LORD.

⁷LORD, the Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle.

⁸LORD, don’t grant the desires of the wicked. Don’t let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah.