ACV(i)
1 Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man. Preserve me from the violent man,
2 and men who devise mischievous things in their heart. They gather themselves continually together for war.
3 They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent. Adders' poison is under their lips. Selah.
4 Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of a wicked man. Preserve me from violent men, who have purposed to thrust aside my steps.
5 The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords. They have spread a net by the wayside. They have set snares for me. Selah.
6 I said to LORD, Thou are my God. Give ear to the voice of my supplications, O LORD.
7 O LORD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou have covered my head in the day of battle.
8 Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked man. Do not further his evil device. They exalt themselves. Selah.
9 As for the head of those who encompass me around, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.