Psalms 141:4-9

⁴Incline not my heart to an evil matter, to busy myself in deeds of wickedness, in company with workers of evil: never may I partake of their dainties.

⁵A wound or reproof from a good person in kindness is oil which my head shall never refuse. In their misfortune my prayer is still with them.

⁶Abandoned they are to the hands of their judges: they shall learn that my words are true.

⁷Like stones on a country road cleft and broken so lie our bones scattered for Death to devour.

⁸But my eyes are turned towards you, O Lord. Do not pour out my life, for in you I take refuge.

⁹Keep me safe from the trap they have laid for me, from the snares of the workers of trouble.