Psalm 140:3-5

EasyEnglish Bible

³ Their words hurt people,
    like the tongue of a snake.
They bite with poison,
    like a dangerous snake.
Selah
⁴ Lord, keep me safe from the power of wicked people.
    Keep me safe from violent people who want to attack me.
⁵ Proud people have prepared a trap to catch me.
    They have put their nets across my path.^[a]
Selah.