Psalms 140:1 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man; {violent...: Heb. man of violences}”

Psalms 140:1

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[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man; {violent...: Heb. man of violences}

Which imagine mischiefs in {their} heart; continually are they gathered together {for} war.

They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison {is} under their lips. Selah.

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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."

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