[1] Deliver me, O LORD, from evil men; Preserve me from violent men, [2] Who plan evil things in their hearts; They continually gather together for war. [3] They sharpen their tongues like a serpent; The poison of asps is under their lips. Selah [4] Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from violent men, Who have purposed to make my steps stumble. [5] The proud have hidden a snare for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the wayside; They have set traps for me.