^{2 Ref} Hide me from the conspiracy of the wicked, From the noisy crowd of the ones doing evil;

^{3 Ref} Who sharpen their tongue like a sword, And aim their arrows, deadly words,

^{4 Ref} To shoot innocent men from ambushes. They shoot at him suddenly and fearlessly.

^{5 Ref} They encourage themselves in evil plans. They talk about laying snares secretly. They say, "Who will see them?"