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"Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;"
Psalms Chapter 140, Verse 1
Psalms 140:1 in Context (Verses 1–4 KJV)
1
Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;*
2
Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.
3
They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah.
4
Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.