Psalm 140

1 Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man; preserve me from the violent man:RV1885 — Psalm 140:1

2 Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually do they gather themselves together for war.RV1885 — Psalm 140:2

3 They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. SelahRV1885 — Psalm 140:3

4 Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man: Who have purposed to thrust aside my steps.RV1885 — Psalm 140:4

5 The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the way side; they have set gins for me. SelahRV1885 — Psalm 140:5

6 I said unto the Lord, Thou art my God: give ear unto the voice of my supplications, O Lord.RV1885 — Psalm 140:6

7 O GODthe Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.RV1885 — Psalm 140:7

8 Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked; further not his evil device; lest they exalt themselves. SelahRV1885 — Psalm 140:8

9 As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.RV1885 — Psalm 140:9

10 Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.RV1885 — Psalm 140:10

11 An evil speaker shall not be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.RV1885 — Psalm 140:11

12 I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the needy.RV1885 — Psalm 140:12

13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.RV1885 — Psalm 140:13