To the chief Musician, A Psalmof David. Deliverme, O LORD, from the evilman: preserveme from the violentman; Whichimaginemischiefsin their heart; continuallyare they gathered together for war. They have sharpenedtheir tongueslikea serpent; adders' poison is undertheir lips. Selah. Keepme, O LORD, from the handsof the wicked; preserveme from the violent man; whohave purposedto overthrowmy goings. The proudhave hida snarefor me, and cords; they have spreada netby the wayside; they have setginsfor me. Selah. I saidunto the LORD, Thou art my God: hearthe voiceof my supplications, O LORD. O GODthe Lord, the strengthof my salvation, thou hast coveredmy headin the dayof battle. Grantnot, O LORD, the desiresof the wicked: furthernothis wicked device; lest they exaltthemselves. Selah. As for the headof those that compass me about, let the mischiefof their own lipscoverthem. Let burning coalsfalluponthem: let them be castinto the fire; into deep pits, that they risenotup again. Let notan evil speakerbe establishedin the earth: evilshall huntthe violentmanto overthrow him . I knowthatthe LORDwill maintainthe causeof the afflicted, and the rightof the poor. Surelythe righteousshall give thanksunto thy name: the uprightshall dwellin thy presence.