To the director.[651] A praise song of David.[652]
<1> Lord, save me from people who are evil.
Protect me from those who are cruel,
<2> who plan to do evil
and always cause trouble.
<3> Their words are as harmful
as the fangs of a snake,
as deadly as its venom.
Selah[653]
<4> Lord, save me from the wicked!
Protect me from these cruel people who plan to hurt me.
<5> These proud people are trying to trap me.
They spread nets to catch me;
they set traps in my path.
Selah
<6> Lord, you are my God.
Lord, listen to my prayer.
<7> Lord, my Master,
you are the powerful one who saves me.
You protect my head in battle.
<8> Lord, don't let the wicked have what they want.
Don't let their plans succeed.
Selah
<9> Lord, don't let my enemies win.
They are planning trouble,
but make trouble fall on them.
<10> Pour burning coals on their heads.
Throw my enemies into the fire.
Throw them into the pit
that they can never escape.
<11> Don't let those cruel liars prosper.
Let disaster hunt them down.
<12> I know the Lord will provide justice for the poor
and defend the helpless.
<13> Those who are right will praise your name;
those who are honest will live in your presence.
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