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Psalm 140
To the
chief Musician, A Psalm of David.
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.
9 As for the head of those that compass me about,
let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
10 Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be
cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise
not up again.
11 Let not an evil speaker be established in the
earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow
him.
12 I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of
the afflicted, and the right of the poor.
13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy
name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
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Psalm 140
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