^{1 Ref} <To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David.> O Lord, take me out of the power of the evil man; keep me safe from the violent man:

^{2 Ref} For their hearts are full of evil designs; and they are ever making ready causes of war.

^{3 Ref} Their tongues are sharp like the tongue of a snake; the poison of snakes is under their lips. (Selah.)