Psalm 140

1. 1

   Deliver me, O LORD, from evildoers; *
   protect me from the violent,

2. 2

   Who devise evil in their hearts *
   and stir up strife all day long.

3. 3

   They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; *
   adder's poison is under their lips.

4. 4

   Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; *
   protect me from the violent, who are determined to trip me up.

5. 5

   The proud have hidden a snare for me and stretched out a net of cords; *
   they have set traps for me along the path.

6. 6

   I have said to the LORD, "You are my God; *
   listen, O LORD, to my supplication.

7. 7

   O Lord GOD, the strength of my salvation, *
   you have covered my head in the day of battle.

8. 8

   Do not grant the desires of the wicked, O LORD, *
   nor let their evil plans prosper.

9. 9

   Let not those who surround me lift up their heads; *
   let the evil of their lips overwhelm them.

10. 10

    Let hot burning coals fall upon them; *
    let them be cast into the mire, never to rise up again."

11. 11

    A slanderer shall not be established on the earth, *
    and evil shall hunt down the lawless.

12. 12

    I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the poor *
    and render justice to the needy.

13. 13

    Surely, the righteous will give thanks to your Name, *
    and the upright shall continue in your sight.

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