Psalms 140:1
" [[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.]] Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man; "
Psalms 140 - Meaning, Themes & Application
Understand the key themes and apply Psalms 140 to your life today
13 verses | King James Version
Verses in Psalms 140
Psalms 140:2
" Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war. "
Psalms 140:3
" They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah. "
Psalms 140:4
" Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings. "
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 the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD. "
Psalms 140:7
" O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle. "
Psalms 140:8
" Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked 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 "
Psalms 140:10
" Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again. "
Psalms 140:11
" Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow "
Psalms 140:12
" I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor. "
Psalms 140:13
" Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence. "
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