Prayer for Protection from the Wicked
1 Deliver me, O Lord , from the evil man: Preserve me from the violent man;
2 Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; Continually are they gathered together for war.
3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; Adder’s poison is under their lips. Selah.
4 Keep me, O Lord , from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from the violent man; Who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
5 The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the way side; They have set grins for me. Selah.
6 I said unto the Lord , Thou art my God: Hear the voice of my supplications, O Lord .
7 O God the Lord, the strength of my salvation, Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
8 Grant not, O Lord , the desires of the wicked: Further not his wicked device; Lest they exalt themselves. Selah.
9 As for the head of those that compass me about, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
10 Let burning coals fall upon them: Let them be cast into the fire; Into deep pits, that they rise not up again.
11 Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: Evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him .
12 I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And the right of the poor.
13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: The upright shall dwell in thy presence.
