Psalm 140. Eripe me, Domine.

1. DELIVER me, O Lord, from the evil man; *
   and preserve me from the wicked man;
2. Who imagine mischief in their hearts, *
   and stir up strife all the day long.
3. They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; *
   adder's poison is under their lips.
4. Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the ungodly; *
   preserve me from the wicked men, who are purposed to overthrow my goings.
5. The proud have laid a snare for me, and spread a net abroad with cords; *
   yea, and set traps in my way.
6. I said unto the Lord, Thou art my God, *
   hear the voice of my prayers, O Lord.
7. O Lord God, thou strength of my health; *
   thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
8. Let not the ungodly have his desire, O Lord; *
   let not his mischievous imagination prosper, lest they be too proud.
9. Let the mischief of their own lips fall upon the head of them *
   that compass me about.
10. Let hot burning coals fall upon them; *
    let them be cast into the fire, and into the pit, that they never rise up again.
11. A man full of words shall not prosper upon the earth: *
    evil shall hunt the wicked person to overthrow him.
12. Sure I am that the Lord will avenge the poor, *
    and maintain the cause of the helpless.
13. The righteous also shall give thanks unto thy Name; *
    and the just shall continue in thy sight.