Chapter 140

  Deliver me, Yahweh, from the evil man. Preserve me from the violent man;  

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  Those who devise mischief in their hearts. They continually gather themselves together for war.  

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  They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent. Viper's poison is under their lips. Selah.  

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  Yahweh, keep me from the hands of the wicked. Preserve me from the violent men: Who have determined to trip my feet.  

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  The proud have hidden a snare for me, They have spread the cords of a net by the path. They have set traps for me. Selah.  

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  I said to Yahweh, 'You are my God.' Listen to the cry of my petitions, Yahweh.  

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  Yahweh, the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle.  

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  Yahweh, don't grant the desires of the wicked. Don't let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah.  

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  As for the head of those who surround me, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them.  

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  Let burning coals fall on them. Let them be thrown into the fire, Into miry pits, from where they never rise.  

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  An evil speaker won't be established in the earth. Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him.  

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  I know that Yahweh will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And justice for the needy.  

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  Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence. Psalm 141 A Psalm by David.  

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