1 For the end, a Psalm of David.10 As for the head of them that compass me, The mischief of their lips shall cover them.11 Coals of fire shall fall upon them on the earth; And thou shalt cast them down in afflictions: They shall not bear up under them.12 A talkative man shall not prosper on the earth: Evils shall hunt the unrighteous man to destruction.13 I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the poor, And the right of the needy ones.14 Surely the righteous shall give thanks to thy name: The upright shall dwell in thy presence.2 Rescue me, O Lord, from the evil man; Deliver me from the unjust man.3 Who have devised injustice in their hearts; All the day they prepared war.4 They have sharpened their tongue as the tongue of a serpent; The poison of asps is under their lips. Pause.5 Keep me, O Lord, from the hand of the sinner; Rescue me from unjust men; Who have purposed to overthrow my goings.6 The proud have hidden a snare for me, And have stretched out ropes for snares for my feet; They set a stumbling block for me near the path. Pause.7 I said to the Lord, Thou art my God; Hearken, O Lord, to the voice of my supplication.8 O Lord God, the strength of my salvation; Thou hast screened my head in the day of battle.9 Deliver me not, O Lord, to the sinner, according to my desire: They have devised mischief against me; Forsake me not, lest they should be exalted. Pause.