1To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man; Many Bible Versions
2Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war. Many Bible Versions
3They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah. Many Bible Versions
4Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings. Many Bible Versions
5The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah. Many Bible Versions
6I said unto the Lord, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O Lord. Many Bible Versions
7O God the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle. Many Bible Versions
8Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah. Many Bible Versions
9As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them. Many Bible Versions
10Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again. Many Bible Versions
11Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him. Many Bible Versions
12I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor. Many Bible Versions
13Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence. Many Bible Versions