Psalms - Chapter 140 | American Standard Version

  • 1. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O Jehovah, from the evil man; Preserve me from the violent man:
  • 2. Who devise mischiefs in their heart; Continually do they gather themselves together for war.
  • 3. They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; Adders' poison is under their lips. {cf15i Selah.}
  • 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.
  • 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. {cf15i Selah.}
  • 6. I said unto Jehovah, Thou art my God: Give ear unto the voice of my supplications, O Jehovah.
  • 7. O Jehovah the Lord, the strength of my salvation, Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
  • 8. Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked; Further not his evil device, {cf15i lest} they exalt themselves. {cf15i Selah.}
  • 9. As for the head of those that compass me about, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
  • 10. Let burning coals fall upon them: Let them be cast into the fire, Into deep pits, whence they shall not rise.
  • 11. An evil speaker shall not be established in the earth: Evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
  • 12. I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And justice for the needy.
  • 13. Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: The upright shall dwell in thy presence.
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