Psalms 141: A Prayer to Be Kept From Evil

David asks that his prayer rise to God like incense and that God guard his speech and keep his heart from the ways of evildoers. He welcomes correction from the righteous, looks to the Lord for refuge, and asks to escape the traps his enemies have set.

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How does Psalm 141 end, in verses 8-10?

David vows to lay traps for his enemies himself so that they will be caught in themDavid asks the Lord to show mercy to the wicked by removing every net they have setDavid looks to the Lord for refuge and asks that the wicked be caught in their own trapsDavid admits that the traps have caught him and asks the righteous to set him free