Read Psalms 140

World English Bible · 13 verses

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

Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org