140:1 Keep me safe, Lord, from the evil man. Protect me from the violent man,
140:2 who plans evil in his heart. Every day they gather for battle.
140:3 They sharpen their tongues like a snake. Interlude The poison of vipers is under their lips.
140:4 Keep me safe, Lord, from the hands of the wicked. Protect me from the violent man, who plans to trip my feet.
140:5 The proud have hidden a snare for me, and ropes. They have spread out a net along my route. Interlude They have set traps for me.
140:6 I say to the Lord, “You are my God.” Hear, O Lord, the sound of my cry for mercy.
140:7 O Lord, my Lord, the strength of my salvation, you cover my head on the day for weapons.
140:8 Do not grant, O Lord, the desires of the wicked. Do not let their scheme succeed when they rise up. Interlude
140:9 May the trouble caused by their lips fall on the heads of those who surround me.
140:10 Let burning coals fall on them. Cause them to fall into the fire, or into pits from which they will never rise.
140:11 Do not let the slanderer be established in the land. As for the man of violence— may evil hunt him and beat him down.
140:12 I know that the Lord will provide justice for the oppressed, judgment for the poor.
140:13 Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will live in your presence.
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