140:1
140:2
Which imagine mischiefs in [their] heart; continually are
they gathered together [for] war.
140:3
They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders'
poison [is] under their lips. Selah.
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.
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.
140:6
I said unto the LORD, Thou [art] my God: hear the voice of
my supplications, O LORD.
140:7
O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast
covered my head in the day of battle.
140:8
Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not
his wicked device; [lest] they exalt themselves. Selah.
140:9
[As for] the head of those that compass me about, let the
mischief of their own lips cover them.
140:10
Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into
the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.
140:11
Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil
shall hunt the violent man to overthrow [him].
140:12
I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the
afflicted, [and] the right of the poor.
140:13
Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the
upright shall dwell in thy presence.
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