Psalms 140:2

"For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. Deliver me, LORD, from evil men. Preserve me from violent men:"

Key Reflection

This psalm verse invokes divine protection in a time of personal peril, reflecting David's plea to God for safety from those who seek to harm him. It sets the stage for the broader themes of deliverance and preservation that dominate the rest of Psalm 140.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Which imagine mischiefs in their heart -Here the language is changed to the plural number in the Hebrew, implying that while there was one man who was eminent in his wickedness and his wrong-doing, there were many others associated with him, acting under his direction. The word “mischiefs” in the Hebrew means “evils; wickednesses.” It was not a single purpose; the plan embraced many forms of evil - doing him wrong in every way possible. Continually are they gathered together for war -They are organized for this purpose; they are constantly prepared for it.

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