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Read Full Chapter (Psalms 140) Psalms 140:1-5 KJV
"Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man; Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war. They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah. Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings. 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."
Psalms Chapter 140, Verse 1-5
Psalms 140:1-5 in Context (Verses 1–8 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.
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.
6
I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.
7
O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
8
Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.*