【Psalms】Psalm 140 << Last Chapter Next Chapter >>

140:1 For the leader. A psalm of David.I

140:2 Deliver me, LORD, from the wicked; preserve me from the violent,

140:3 From those who plan evil in their hearts, who stir up conflicts every day,

140:4 Who sharpen their tongues like serpents, venom of asps upon their lips. SelahII

140:5 Keep me, LORD, from the clutches of the wicked; preserve me from the violent,who plot to trip me up.

140:6 The arrogant have set a trap for me; villains have spread a net, laid snaresfor me by the wayside. Selah

140:7 I say to the LORD: You are my God; listen, LORD, to the words of my prayer.

140:8 My revered LORD, my strong helper, my helmet on the day of battle.

140:9 LORD, do not grant the desires of the wicked; do not let their plots succeed.Selah

140:10 Around me they raise their proud heads; may the mischief they threatenoverwhelm them.

140:11 May God rain burning coals upon them, cast them into the grave never more torise.III

140:12 Slanderers will not survive on earth; evil will quickly entrap the violent.

140:13 For I know the LORD will secure justice for the needy, their rights for thepoor.

140:14 Then the just will give thanks to your name; the upright will dwell in yourpresence.

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