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140:1  For the music director. A psalm of David. Rescue me, O Yahweh, from evil men. Preserve me from violent men,
140:2  who plan evil things in their heart. They stir up wars continually.
140:3  They sharpen their tongue as sharp as a snake’s; the venom of a viper is under their lips. Selah
140:4  Protect me, O Yahweh, from the hands of the wicked. Preserve me from violent men, who have planned to make me stumble.
140:5  The proud have hidden a trap for me, and cords. They have spread out a net along the side of the path. They have set snares for me. Selah
140:6  I say to Yahweh, “You are my God.” Listen, O Yahweh, to the voice of my supplications.
140:7  O Yahweh, my Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle.
140:8  Do not grant, O Yahweh, the desires of the wicked. Do not allow them to attain their plan, lest they be exalted. Selah
140:9  With respect to the head of those who surround me, may the harm of their lips cover them.
140:10  Let burning coals fall on them; let them be dropped into the fire, into bottomless pits from which they cannot rise.
140:11  Do not let a slanderer be established in the land; as for the man of violence, let evil hunt him quickly.
140:12  I know that Yahweh will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and justice for the needy.
140:13  Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name; the upright will dwell in your presence.