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Psalm 140

1 <To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David.> O Lord, take me out of the power of the evil man; keep me safe from the violent man:

1 Save me, Lord, from evildoers; keep me safe from violent people.

2 For their hearts are full of evil designs; and they are ever making ready causes of war.

2 They are always plotting evil, always stirring up quarrels.

3 Their tongues are sharp like the tongue of a snake; the poison of snakes is under their lips. (Selah.)

3 Their tongues are like deadly snakes; their words are like a cobra's poison.

4 O Lord, take me out of the hands of sinners; keep me safe from the violent man: for they are designing my downfall.

4 Protect me, Lord, from the power of the wicked; keep me safe from violent people who plot my downfall.

5 The men of pride have put secret cords for my feet; stretching nets in my way, so that they may take me with their tricks. (Selah.)

5 The proud have set a trap for me; they have laid their snares, and along the path they have set traps to catch me.

6 I have said to the Lord, You are my God: give ear, O Lord, to the voice of my prayer.

6 I say to the Lord, "You are my God." Hear my cry for help, Lord!

7 O Lord God, the strength of my salvation, you have been a cover over my head in the day of the fight.

7 My Sovereign Lord, my strong defender, you have protected me in battle.

8 O Lord, give not the wrongdoer his desire; give him no help in his evil designs, or he may be uplifted in pride. (Selah.)

8 Lord, don't give the wicked what they want; don't let their plots succeed.

9 As for those who come round me, let their heads be covered by the evil of their lips.

9 Don't let my enemies be victorious; make their threats against me fall back on them.

10 Let burning flames come down on them: let them be put into the fire, and into deep waters, so that they may not get up again.

10 May red-hot coals fall on them; may they be thrown into a pit and never get out.

11 Let not a man of evil tongue be safe on earth: let destruction overtake the violent man with blow on blow.

11 May those who accuse others falsely not succeed; may evil overtake violent people and destroy them.

12 I am certain that the Lord will take care of the cause of the poor, and of the rights of those who are troubled.

12 Lord, I know that you defend the cause of the poor and the rights of the needy.

13 Truly, the upright will give praise to your name: the holy will have a place in your house.

13 The righteous will praise you indeed; they will live in your presence.

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