^{5 Ref} 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 Ref} I said to Yahweh, "You are my God." Listen to the cry of my petitions, Yahweh.

^{7 Ref} Yahweh, the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle.

^{8 Ref} Yahweh, don't grant the desires of the wicked. Don't let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah.

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

^{10 Ref} Let burning coals fall on them. Let them be thrown into the fire, Into miry pits, from where they never rise.

^{11 Ref} An evil speaker won't be established in the earth. Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him.