Psalms 140 — WEBBE

For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.

140Verse 1Deliver me, LORD, from evil men.Preserve me from violent men:^{Verse 2}those who devise mischief in their hearts.They continually gather themselves together for war.^{Verse 3}They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent.Viper’s poison is under their lips. Selah.^{Verse 4}LORD, keep me from the hands of the wicked.Preserve me from the violent men who have determined to trip my feet.^{Verse 5}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.^{Verse 6}I said to the LORD, “You are my God.”Listen to the cry of my petitions, LORD.^{Verse 7}LORD, the Lord, the strength of my salvation,you have covered my head in the day of battle.^{Verse 8}LORD, don’t grant the desires of the wicked.Don’t let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah.^{Verse 9}As for the head of those who surround me,let the mischief of their own lips cover them.^{Verse 10}Let burning coals fall on them.Let them be thrown into the fire,
into miry pits, from where they never rise.^{Verse 11}An evil speaker won’t be established in the earth.Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him.^{Verse 12}I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted,and justice for the needy.^{Verse 13}Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name.The upright will dwell in your presence.