1Deliver me, Adonai, from the evil man. Preserve me from the violent man;

2those who devise mischief in their hearts. They continually gather themselves together for war.

3They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent. Viper’s poison is under their lips. ²⁵⁹Selah ·contemplation with musical interlude·.

4Adonai, 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 ·contemplation with musical interlude·.

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

7Adonai the 'Adonay [Yahweh the Lord], the strength of my yishu'ah ·salvation·, you have covered my head in the day of battle.

8Adonai, don’t grant the desires of the wicked. Don’t let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah ·contemplation with musical interlude·.

9As for the head of those who surround me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.

10Let burning coals fall on them. Let them be thrown into the fire,
into miry pits, from where they never rise.

11An evil speaker won’t be established in the earth. Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him.

12I know that Adonai will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and mishpat ·justice· for the needy.

13Surely the upright will yadah ·extend hands in thankful praise· to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence.