Deliver me, O LORD, from evil men; preserve me from violent men,
From those who devise evil in their hearts, and stir up wars every day.
Save me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from violent men Who plan to trip up my feet. The proud who have hidden a trap for me; They have spread cords for a net. By the wayside they have laid snares for me
Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; further not their plans. Those who surround me lift up their heads; may the mischief which they threaten overwhelm them.
I know that the LORD renders justice to the afflicted, judgment to the poor. Surely the just shall give thanks to your name; the upright shall dwell in your presence.