Ps 140
0 Psalm 140 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.
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Deliver me, O YHWH, from the evil man; Preserve me from the violent man:
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Who devise mischiefs in their heart; Continually do they gather themselves together
for war.
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They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; Adders` poison is under their lips.
Selah
4
Keep me, O YHWH, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from the violent man: Who
have purposed to thrust aside my steps.
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The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the wayside;
They have set gins for me. Selah
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I said to YHWH, You are my God: Give ear to the voice of my supplications, O YHWH.
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O YHWH the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day
of battle.
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Grant not, O YHWH, the desires of the wicked; Further not his evil device, [lest]
they exalt themselves. Selah
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As for the head of those that compass me about, Let the mischief of their own lips
cover them.
10
Let burning coals fall upon them: Let them be cast into the fire, Into deep pits,
whence they shall not rise.
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An evil speaker shall not be established in the earth: Evil shall hunt the violent
man to overthrow him.
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I know that YHWH will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And justice for the
needy.
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Surely the righteous shall give thanks to your name: The upright shall dwell in your
presence.