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(4) Keep me, Adonai, from the hands of the wicked,
protect me from violent people
who are trying to trip me up.
(5) The arrogant hide snares for me;
they spread nets by the side of the road,
hoping to trap me there. (Selah)

(6) I said to Adonai, “You are my God;
listen, Adonai, to my plea for mercy.”

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The arrogant have hidden a snare(A) for me;
    they have spread out the cords of their net(B)
    and have set traps(C) for me along my path.

I say to the Lord, “You are my God.”(D)
    Hear, Lord, my cry for mercy.(E)
Sovereign Lord,(F) my strong deliverer,
    you shield my head in the day of battle.

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