Psalms Chapter 140

• Psalms 140:1
  Psalms.
• Psalms 140:2
  For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. Deliver me, LORD, from evil men. Preserve me from violent men:
• Psalms 140:3
  those who devise mischief in their hearts. They continually gather themselves together for war.
• Psalms 140:4
  They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent. Viper’s poison is under their lips. Selah.
• Psalms 140:5
  LORD, keep me from the hands of the wicked. Preserve me from the violent men who have determined to trip my feet.
• Psalms 140:6
  The proud have hidden a snare for me, they have spread the cords of a net by the path. They have set traps for me. Selah.
• Psalms 140:7
  I said to the LORD, “You are my God.” Listen to the cry of my petitions, LORD.
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  LORD, the Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle.
• Psalms 140:9
  LORD, don’t grant the desires of the wicked. Don’t let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah.
• Psalms 140:10
  As for the head of those who surround me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
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  Let burning coals fall on them. Let them be thrown into the fire, into miry pits, from where they never rise.
• Psalms 140:12
  An evil speaker won’t be established in the earth. Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
• Psalms 140:13
  I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and justice for the needy.
• Psalms 140:14
  Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence.