4. Protect me, Lord,from the clutches of the wicked. Keep me safe from violent menwho plan to make me stumble.
5. The proud hide a trap with ropes for me;they spread a net along the pathand set snares for me. Selah
6. I say to the Lord, “You are my God.”Listen, Lord, to my cry for help.
7. Lord God, my strong Savior,You shield my head on the day of battle.
8. Lord, do not grant the desires of the wicked;do not let them achieve their goals.Otherwise, they will become proud. Selah
9. When those who surround me rise up, may the trouble their lips cause overwhelm them.