140:1 To the director: A praise song of David. Lord, save me from people who are evil. Protect me from those who are cruel,
140:2 from those who plan to do evil and always cause trouble.
140:3 Their words are as harmful as the fangs of a snake, as deadly as its venom. Selah
140:4 Lord, save me from the wicked! Protect me from these cruel people who plan to hurt me.
140:5 These proud people are trying to trap me. They spread nets to catch me; they set traps in my path. Selah
140:6 Lord, you are my God. Lord, listen to my prayer.
140:7 My Lord God, you are the powerful one who saves me. You protect my head in battle.
140:8 Lord, don’t let the wicked have what they want. Don’t let their plans succeed. Selah
140:9 My enemies are planning trouble for me. Lord, make that trouble fall on them.
140:10 Pour burning coals on their heads. Throw them into the fire. Throw them into pits they can never escape.
140:11 Don’t let those cruel liars enjoy success here. Let disaster hunt them down.
140:12 I know the Lord will provide justice for the poor and will defend the helpless.
140:13 Those who do what is right will praise your name; those who are honest will live in your presence.
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