| International Standard Version | International Standard Version |
| 1 Deliver me, LORD, from evil people, preserve me from violent men, | 1 Deliver me, LORD, from evil people, preserve me from violent men, |
| 2who craft evil plans in their minds, inciting wars every day. | 2who craft evil plans in their minds, inciting wars every day. |
| 3They sharpen their tongues like a serpent; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Interlude | 3They sharpen their tongues like a serpent; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Interlude |
| 4Protect me, LORD, from the control of evil people, from violent men who have planned to trip me. | 4Protect me, LORD, from the control of evil people, from violent men who have planned to trip me. |
| 5The arrogant have laid a trap for me; they have spread a net with ropes, lining it with snares along the way. Interlude | 5The arrogant have laid a trap for me; they have spread a net with ropes, lining it with snares along the way. Interlude |
| 6So I say to the LORD, "You are my God; listen to my voice as I plead for mercy, LORD. | 6So I say to the LORD, "You are my God; listen to my voice as I plead for mercy, LORD. |
| 7LORD, my Lord, my strong deliverer, you have protected my head in the time of battle. | 7LORD, my Lord, my strong deliverer, you have protected my head in the time of battle. |
| 8Never grant, LORD, the desires of the wicked; never condone their plans so they cannot exalt themselves. Interlude | 8Never grant, LORD, the desires of the wicked; never condone their plans so they cannot exalt themselves. Interlude |
| 9May those who surround me discover that the trouble they talk about falls on their own head! | 9May those who surround me discover that the trouble they talk about falls on their own head! |
| 10May burning coals fall on them; may they be cast into fire, and into miry pits, never to rise again. | 10May burning coals fall on them; may they be cast into fire, and into miry pits, never to rise again. |
| 11Let not the slanderer become established in the land. May evil quickly hunt down the violent man. | 11Let not the slanderer become established in the land. May evil quickly hunt down the violent man. |
| 12I know that the LORD will act on behalf of the tormented, providing justice for the needy. | 12I know that the LORD will act on behalf of the tormented, providing justice for the needy. |
| 13Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name, while the upright live in your presence. | 13Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name, while the upright live in your presence. |
The Holy Bible: International Standard Version® Release 2.1 Copyright © 1996-2012 The ISV Foundation
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTERNATIONALLY. | The Holy Bible: International Standard Version® Release 2.1 Copyright © 1996-2012 The ISV Foundation
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTERNATIONALLY. |
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