^{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?"

^{6 Ref} They plot injustice, saying, "We have made a perfect plan!" Surely man's mind and heart are cunning.

^{7 Ref} But God will shoot at them. They will be suddenly struck down with an arrow.

^{8 Ref} Their own tongues shall ruin them. All who see them will shake their heads.