140[For the choir director: A psalm of David.] O Lord, rescue me from evil people. Protect me from those who are violent,H5329H4210H1732H2502H3068H7451H120H5341H2555H3762those who plot evil in their hearts and stir up trouble all day long.H2803H7451H3820H3117H1481H44213Their tongues sting like a snake; the venom of a viper drips from their lips. InterludeH8150H3956H5175H5919H2534H8193H55424O Lord, keep me out of the hands of the wicked. Protect me from those who are violent, for they are plotting against me.H8104H3068H3027H7563H5341H2555H376H2803H1760H64715The proud have set a trap to catch me; they have stretched out a net; they have placed traps all along the way. InterludeH1343H2934H6341H2256H6566H7568H3027H4570H7896H4170H55426I said to the Lord, “You are my God!” Listen, O Lord, to my cries for mercy!H559H3068H410H238H6963H8469H30687O Sovereign Lord, the strong one who rescued me, you protected me on the day of battle.H3069H136H5797H3444H5526H7218H3117H54028Lord, do not let evil people have their way. Do not let their evil schemes succeed, or they will become proud. InterludeH5414H3068H3970H7563H6329H2162H7311H55429Let my enemies be destroyed by the very evil they have planned for me.H7218H4524H5999H8193H368010Let burning coals fall down on their heads. Let them be thrown into the fire or into watery pits from which they can’t escape.H1513H4131H4131H5307H784H4113H696511Don’t let liars prosper here in our land. Cause great disasters to fall on the violent.H376H3956H3559H776H7451H6679H2555H376H407312But I know the Lord will help those they persecute; he will give justice to the poor.H3045H3068H6213H1779H6041H4941H3413Surely righteous people are praising your name; the godly will live in your presence.H6662H3034H8034H3477H3427H6440