To the conductor. A melody of David.1Rescue me, O LORD, from a bad man; from a man of violence watch over me.2Who have devised harms in the heart all the day long; they stir up battles.3They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; the rage of a viper is under their lips. Selah.4Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; from a man of violence watch over me, who have devised to thrust aside my steps.5The proud have hidden a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net beside the track; snares they have set for me. Selah.6I said to the LORD, You are my God; give ear, O LORD, to the voice of my supplication.7O LORD, my Lord, the strength of my salvation, you covered my head in the day of battle.8Do not grant, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; do not further his plan; let them not be exalted. Selah.9As for the head of those surrounding me, trouble covers their lips.10Let burning coals fall upon them; let them be cast into the fire, into floods, so that they do not arise.11A man of the tongue shall not be established in the land; evil shall hunt down the man of violence to overthrow him.12I knew, I knew that the LORD will execute judgment for the afflicted and justice for the needy.13Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name; the upright will dwell in your presence.