1 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.
2 Who devise mischiefs in their heart;
3 They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent;
4 Keep me, O Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked;
5 The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords;
6 I said unto Jehovah, Thou art my God:
7 O Jehovah the Lord, the strength of my salvation,
8 Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked;
9 As for the head of those that compass me about,
10 Let burning coals fall upon them:
11 An evil speaker shall not be established in the earth:
12 I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted,
13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: