Deliver Me, O Lord, from Evil Men
To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.
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who plan evil things in their heart and 3stir up wars continually.
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Guard me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from 8violent men, who have planned to trip up my feet.
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The arrogant have 9hidden a trap for me, and with cords they have spread 10a net;a beside the way they have set 11snares for me. Selah
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O LORD, my Lord, 14the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle.
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15Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; do not further theirb evil plot, or 16they will be exalted! Selah
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As for the head of those who surround me, let 17the mischief of their lips overwhelm them!
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Let 18burning coals fall upon them! Let them be cast into fire, into miry pits, no more to rise!
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Let not the slanderer be established in the land; let evil hunt down the violent man speedily!
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(English Standard Version - The Holy Bible Online)