Psalms 140
Psalms 140:1
Deliver me, O Jehovah, from the evil man; Preserve me from the violent man:
Psalms 140:2
Who devise mischiefs in their heart; Continually do they gather themselves together for war.
Psalms 140:3
They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; Adders’ poison is under their lips. [Selah
Psalms 140:4
Keep me, O Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from the violent man: Who have purposed to thrust aside my steps.
Psalms 140:5
The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the wayside; They have set gins for me. [Selah
Psalms 140:6
I said unto Jehovah, Thou art my God: Give ear unto the voice of my supplications, O Jehovah.
Psalms 140:7
O Jehovah the Lord, the strength of my salvation, Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
Psalms 140:8
Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked; Further not his evil device, [lest] they exalt themselves. [Selah
Psalms 140:9
As for the head of those that compass me about, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
Psalms 140:10
Let burning coals fall upon them: Let them be cast into the fire, Into deep pits, whence they shall not rise.
Psalms 140:11
An evil speaker shall not be established in the earth: Evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
Psalms 140:12
I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And justice for the needy.
Psalms 140:13
Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: The upright shall dwell in thy presence.