140:1 To the leader. A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O Lord, from evildoers; protect me from those who are violent,
140:2 who plan evil things in their minds and stir up wars continually.
140:3 They make their tongue sharp as a snake’s, and under their lips is the venom of vipers.Selah
140:4 Guard me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; protect me from the violent who have planned my downfall.
140:5 The arrogant have hidden a trap for me, and with cords they have spread a net; along the road they have set snares for me.Selah
140:6 I say to the Lord, ‘You are my God; give ear, O Lord, to the voice of my supplications.’
140:7 O Lord, my Lord, my strong deliverer, you have covered my head in the day of battle.
140:8 Do not grant, O Lord, the desires of the wicked; do not further their evil plot.Selah
140:9 Those who surround me lift up their heads; let the mischief of their lips overwhelm them!
140:10 Let burning coals fall on them! Let them be flung into pits, no more to rise!
140:11 Do not let the slanderer be established in the land; let evil speedily hunt down the violent!
140:12 I know that the Lord maintains the cause of the needy, and executes justice for the poor.
140:13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks to your name; the upright shall live in your presence.
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