Imprecatory

verse 1

Deliver me from evil men
Preserve me from their violence

Deliver me from evil men
Preserve me from their violence

Keep me, O Lord
Keep me safe from their plans for war
They hide a net
They set a trap
They hide their snares and cords

chorus

O Lord, You are my God
Hear my voice
O Lord, You are my strength
Hear my prayer

verse 2

Let the harmful things they say
Come to them
Let evil hunt and overthrow
The violent men

Do not grant, O Lord
The desires of the wicked
Let them have what they deserve
For their tongues like serpents

chorus

O Lord, You are my God
Hear my voice
O Lord, You are my strength
Hear my prayer
The righteous give You thanks
And praise Your name
The upright You bring near
Justice You maintain

outro

Uphold the cause, O Lord
Of the afflicted and the poor (x4)