^{5 Ref} The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the wayside; They have set gins for me. Selah

^{6 Ref} I said unto Jehovah, Thou art my God: Give ear unto the voice of my supplications, O Jehovah.

^{7 Ref} O Jehovah the Lord, the strength of my salvation, Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.

^{8 Ref} Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked; Further not his evil device, `lest' they exalt themselves. Selah

^{9 Ref} As for the head of those that compass me about, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them.

^{10 Ref} Let burning coals fall upon them: Let them be cast into the fire, Into deep pits, whence they shall not rise.

^{11 Ref} An evil speaker shall not be established in the earth: Evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.