[1] Deliver me, Yahweh, from the evil man. Preserve me from the violent
man; [2] Those who devise mischief in their hearts. They continually
gather themselves together for war. [3] They have sharpened their tongues
like a serpent. Viper`s poison is under their lips. Selah. [4] Yahweh,
keep me from the hands of the wicked. Preserve me from the violent men:
Who have determined to trip my feet. [5] The 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. [6] I said to Yahweh, "You are my God." Listen
to the cry of my petitions, Yahweh. [7] Yahweh, the Lord, the strength of
my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle. [8] Yahweh,
don`t grant the desires of the wicked. Don`t let their evil plans
succeed, or they will become proud. Selah. [9] As for the head of those who
surround me, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them. [10] Let
burning coals fall on them. Let them be thrown into the fire, Into
miry pits, from where they never rise. [11] An evil speaker won`t be
established in the earth. Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow
him. [12] I know that Yahweh will maintain the cause of the afflicted,
And justice for the needy. [13] Surely the righteous will give thanks to
your name. The upright will dwell in your presence. Psalm 141 A
Psalm by David.
