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2Protect me from the plots of the wicked, from the scheming of those who do evil.
3Sharp tongues are the swords they wield; bitter words are the arrows they aim.
4They shoot from ambush at the innocent, attacking suddenly and fearlessly.
5They encourage each other to do evil and plan how to set their traps. "Who will ever notice?" they ask.
6As they plot their crimes, they say, "We have devised the perfect plan!" Yes, the human heart and mind are cunning.
7But God himself will shoot them down. Suddenly, his arrows will pierce them.
8Their own words will be turned against them, destroying them. All who see it happening will shake their heads in scorn.
9Then everyone will stand in awe, proclaiming the mighty acts of God, realizing all the amazing things he does.
10The godly will rejoice in the LORD and find shelter in him. And those who do what is right will praise him.