Psalm 140

God, rescue me from the wicked; preserve me from violent men.

They plan evil in their hearts; they cause battles every day.

Their tongues wound like serpents; vipers' poison is on their lips. Selah

Keep me from the hands of the wicked, God; preserve me from violent men who plan to knock me over.

The proud have set a trap for me; they have spread a net; they have set a snare for me. Selah

I said to God, “You are my God; listen to my cries for mercy.”

God, my Lord, you are powerfully able to save me; you shield my head in the day of battle.

God, do not grant the desires of the wicked; do not let their plots succeed. Selah

Those who surround me raise their heads; let the mischief of their own lips cover them.

Let burning coals fall on them; throw them into the fire, into bottomless pits, never more to rise.

May men of tongues not be made secure on the earth; may evil hunt down the violent man to strike him dead.

I know that God will judge in favor of the afflicted, and that he will give justice to the needy.

Surely the righteous people will give thanks to your name; the upright people will live in your presence.