Psalm 140. Eripe me, Domine.

1. Deliver me, O Lord, from evildoers; *
   protect me from the violent,
2. Who devise evil in their hearts *
   and stir up strife all 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 wicked; *
   protect me from the violent, who are determined to trip me up.
5. The proud have hidden a snare for me and stretched out a net of cords; *
   they have set traps for me along the path.
6. I have said to the Lord, "You are my God; *
   listen, O Lord, to my supplication.
7. O Lord God, the strength of my salvation, *
   you have covered my head in the day of battle.
8. Do not grant the desires of the wicked, O Lord, *
   nor let their evil plans prosper.
9. Let not those who surround me lift up their heads; *
   let the evil of their lips overwhelm them.
10. Let hot burning coals fall upon them; *
    let them be cast into the mire, never to rise up again."
11. A slanderer shall not be established on the earth, *
    and evil shall hunt down the lawless.
12. I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the poor *
    and render justice to the needy.
13. Surely, the righteous will give thanks to your Name, *
    and the upright shall continue in your sight.