1<b>For the worship leader. A Psalm by David.</b> God, hear my voice when I complain. Protect my life from the fear of the enemy.
2Hide me from the secret plots of wicked people, from the noisy crowd of evil-doers;
3who sharpen their tongues like swords, and aim their arrows, which are deadly words,
4to secretly shoot innocent people. They shoot at them suddenly and without fear.
5They encourage each other in their evil plans. They talk about secretly setting traps. They say, "Who will see them?"
6They plan injustice, saying, "We have made a perfect plan!" Surely people's minds and hearts are cunning.
7But God will shoot at them. They will be suddenly struck down by an arrow.
8Their own tongues will ruin them. Everyone who sees them will shake their heads in disbelief.
9All people will be afraid. They will declare what God has done, and will carefully consider his actions.
10Righteous people will be glad in Yahweh, and will find safety in him. All those with honest hearts will praise him!