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Psalm 140
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Psalm 140 . 1
1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence,CPsalm 140:1-13TOSKPsalm 140:1
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2 who devise evil in their hearts and stir up war all day long.CPsalm 140:1-13TOSKPsalm 140:2
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3 They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips. SelahCPsalm 140:1-13TOSKPsalm 140:3
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4 Guard me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked. Keep me safe from men of violence who scheme to make me stumble.CPsalm 140:1-13TOSKPsalm 140:4
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5 The proud hide a snare for me; the cords of their net are spread along the path, and lures are set out for me. SelahCPsalm 140:1-13TOSKPsalm 140:5
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6 I say to the LORD, “You are my God.” Hear, O LORD, my cry for help.CPsalm 140:1-13TOSKPsalm 140:6
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7 O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You shield my head in the day of battle.CPsalm 140:1-13TOSKPsalm 140:7
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8 Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; do not promote their evil plans, lest they be exalted. SelahCPsalm 140:1-13TOSKPsalm 140:8
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9 May the heads of those who surround me be covered in the trouble their lips have caused.CPsalm 140:1-13TOSKPsalm 140:9
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10 May burning coals fall on them; may they be thrown into the fire, into the miry pits, never to rise again.CPsalm 140:1-13TOSKPsalm 140:10
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11 May no slanderer be established in the land; may calamity hunt down the man of violence.CPsalm 140:1-13TOSKPsalm 140:11
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12 I know that the LORD upholds justice for the poor and defends the cause of the needy.CPsalm 140:1-13TOSKPsalm 140:12
Psalm 140 . 13
13 Surely the righteous will praise Your name; the upright will dwell in Your presence.CPsalm 140:1-13TOSKPsalm 140:13