Psalms 140

Psalm 140 ESV

1David prayeth God to deliver him from the mischief of his enemies, 8to frustrate their devices, and turn their evil upon themselves: 12his confidence in God's vindication of the poor man's cause.
To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.
1 1Deliver me, O Lord, from evil men; preserve me from 2violent men,
2 who plan evil things in their heart and 1stir up wars continually.
3 They make 1their tongue sharp as 2a serpent's, and 3under their lips is the 4venom of asps. Selah
4 Guard me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from 1violent men, who have planned to trip up my feet.
5 The arrogant have 1hidden a trap for me, and with cords they have spread 2a net;a beside the way they have set 3snares for me. Selah
6 1I say to the Lord, You are my God; give ear to 2the voice of my pleas for mercy, O Lord!
7 O Lord, my Lord, 1the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle.
8 1Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked; do not further theira evil plot, or 2they will be exalted! Selah
9 As for the head of those who surround me, let 1the mischief of their lips overwhelm them!
10 Let 1burning coals fall upon them! Let them be cast into fire, into miry pits, no more to rise!
11 Let not the slanderer be established in the land; let evil hunt down the violent man speedily!
12 I know that the Lord will 1maintain the cause of the afflicted, and 2will execute justice for the needy.
13 Surely 1the righteous shall give thanks to your name; 2the upright shall dwell in your presence.
Psalms 140

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