^{1 Ref} To the Overseer. -- A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O Jehovah, from an evil man, From one of violence Thou keepest me.

^{2 Ref} Who have devised evils in the heart, All the day they assemble `for' wars.

^{3 Ref} They sharpened their tongue as a serpent, Poison of an adder `is' under their lips. Selah.

^{4 Ref} Preserve me, Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked, From one of violence Thou keepest me, Who have devised to overthrow my steps.

^{5 Ref} The proud hid a snare for me -- and cords, They spread a net by the side of the path, Snares they have set for me. Selah.

^{6 Ref} I have said to Jehovah, `My God `art' Thou, Hear, Jehovah, the voice of my supplications.'

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

^{8 Ref} Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked, His wicked device bring not forth, They are high. Selah.