² In arrogance the wicked persecute the poor—
    let them be caught in the schemes they have devised.^(A)

¹² For the sin of their mouths, the words of their lips,
    let them be trapped in their pride.
For the cursing and lies that they utter,^(A)

¹¹ Do not let the foot of the arrogant tread on me
    or the hand of the wicked drive me away.

¹⁶ Their mischief returns upon their own heads,
    and on their own heads their violence descends.^(A)

²² The iniquities of the wicked ensnare them,
    and they are caught in the coils of their sin.^(A)

¹²² Guarantee your servant’s well-being;
    do not let the godless oppress me.^(A)

¹⁸ Let the lying lips be stilled
    that speak insolently against the righteous
    with pride and contempt.^(A)

⁵ The arrogant have hidden a trap for me,
    and with cords they have spread a net,^[a]
    along the road they have set snares for me. Selah^(A)

⁸⁵ The arrogant have dug pitfalls for me;
    they flout your law.^(A)