| Chapter 140 |
1 | Deliver me, O Jehovah, from the evil man; Preserve me from the violent man:
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2 | Who devise mischiefs in their heart; Continually do they gather themselves together for war.
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3 | They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; Adders' poison is under their lips. Selah
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4 | Keep me, O Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from the violent man: Who have purposed to thrust aside my steps.
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5 | The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the wayside; They have set gins for me. Selah
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6 | I said unto Jehovah, Thou art my God: Give ear unto the voice of my supplications, O Jehovah.
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7 | O Jehovah the Lord, the strength of my salvation, Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
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8 | Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked; Further not his evil device, [lest] they exalt themselves. Selah
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9 | As for the head of those that compass me about, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
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10 | Let burning coals fall upon them: Let them be cast into the fire, Into deep pits, whence they shall not rise.
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11 | An evil speaker shall not be established in the earth: Evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
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12 | I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And justice for the needy.
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13 | Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: The upright shall dwell in thy presence. Psalm 141 A Psalm of David.
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