Psalm 140

Revised Version 1895

For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.

1Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man; preserve me from the violent man:

2Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continuallyH3068 do they gather themselvesH7451 together for war.

3They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah

4Keep meH8478, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve meH8478 from the violent man: Who have purposed to thrust aside my steps.

5The proud have hid a snare for meH2803, and cords; they have spread a net by the way sideH3027; they have setH834 gins for meH2803. Selah

6I said unto the LORD, Thou art my GodH3027: give ear unto the voice of my supplications, O LORD.

7O GODH410 the LordH3068, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.

8Grant not, O LORDH136, the desires of the wicked; further not his evil device; lest they exalt themselvesH7218. Selah

9As for the head of those that compass meH5414 about, letH5414 the mischief of their own lips cover them.

10Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.

11An evil speaker shall notH1077 be establishedH6965 in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent manH784 to overthrow him.

12I know that the LORD will maintainH3559 the cause of the afflicted, and the rightH3559 of the needy.

13SurelyH3588 the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.

Revised Version 1895 — 1895 — Public Domain