Verse 1
Deliver me from evil
Defend me Lord from wrong
The men of violence gather
With poison on their tongue
From those who plot to hurt me
Or catch me in their snare
Protect me Lord and keep me
Safeguarded in Your care
Verse 2
O Lord I have confessed You
To be my God alone
Now hear my cry for mercy
And make Your power known
O Sovereign Lord and Saviour
My armour in the strife
Let not the wicked triumph
Who wish to take my life
Verse 3
Let their own evil strike them
And cause their overthrow
So that the poor see justice
When evil is brought low
The righteous will sing praises
Proclaim Your name and grace
The upright will live safely
Within Your sure embrace
