Psalm 140:1WEB
Deliver me, Yahweh, from evil men. Preserve me from violent men:
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
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For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.
Psalm 140:1WEB
Deliver me, Yahweh, from evil men. Preserve me from violent men:
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Psalm 140:2WEB
those who devise mischief in their hearts. They continually gather themselves together for war.
Psalm 140:3WEB
They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent. Viper’s poison is under their lips. Selah.
Psalm 140:4WEB
Yahweh, keep me from the hands of the wicked. Preserve me from the violent men who have determined to trip my feet.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Psalm 140:5WEB
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.
Psalm 140:6WEB
I said to Yahweh, “You are my God.” Listen to the cry of my petitions, Yahweh.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Psalm 140:7WEB
Yahweh, the Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Psalm 140:8WEB
Yahweh, don’t grant the desires of the wicked. Don’t let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Psalm 140:9WEB
As for the head of those who surround me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
Psalm 140:10WEB
Let burning coals fall on them. Let them be thrown into the fire, into miry pits, from where they never rise.
Psalm 140:11WEB
An evil speaker won’t be established in the earth. Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
Psalm 140:12WEB
I know that Yahweh will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and justice for the needy.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Psalm 140:13WEB
Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence.
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, which is in the public domain.