2who devise evil in their hearts
and stir up war all day long.
3They sharpen their tongues like snakes;
the venom of vipers is on their lips.
4Guard me, O LORD,
from the hands of the wicked.
Keep me safe from men of violence
who scheme to make me stumble.
5The proud hide a snare for me;
the cords of their net are spread along the path,
and lures are set out for me.
— Psalm 140:2-5