Psalms 140:4-9 (140:5) Preserve me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked, from the man of violence do thou keep me, who think of overthrowing my steps.

Leeser⁽ⁱ⁾ ⁴ ^(140:5) Preserve me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked, from the man of violence do thou keep me, who think of overthrowing my steps. ⁵ ^(140:6) The proud have hidden a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the side of my track; traps have they set for me. Selah. ⁶ ^(140:7) I have said unto the Lord, Thou art my God: give ear, O Lord, to the voice of my supplications. ⁷ ^(140:8) O thou Eternal Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head on the day of battle. ⁸ ^(140:9) Grant not, O Lord, the longings of the wicked; suffer not his wicked device to succeed: lest they exalt themselves. Selah. ⁹ ^(140:10) As for the heads of those that encompass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.