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140:1  (A psalm by David for the music leader.) Rescue me from cruel and violent enemies, Lord!
140:2  They think up evil plans and always cause trouble.
140:3  Their words bite deep like the poisonous fangs of a snake.
140:4  Protect me, Lord, from cruel and brutal enemies, who want to destroy me.
140:5  Those proud people have hidden traps and nets to catch me as I walk.
140:6  You, Lord, are my God! Please listen to my prayer.
140:7  You have the power to save me, and you keep me safe in every battle.
140:8  Don't let the wicked succeed in doing what they want, or else they might never stop planning evil.
140:9  They have me surrounded, but make them the victims of their own vicious lies.
140:10  Dump flaming coals on them and throw them into pits where they can't climb out.
140:11  Chase those cruel liars away! Let trouble hunt them down.
140:12  Our Lord, I know that you defend the homeless and see that the poor are given justice.
140:13  Your people will praise you and will live with you because they do right.