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Psalms 140:1-8
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Psalms 140:1-8
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Rescue me from evil people, O LORD. Keep me safe from violent people.
2
They plan evil things in their hearts. They start fights every day.
3
They make their tongues as sharp as a snake's [fang]. Their lips hide the venom of poisonous snakes. Selah
4
Protect me from the hands of wicked people, O LORD. Keep me safe from violent people. They try to trip me.
5
Arrogant people have laid a trap for me. They have spread out a net with ropes. They have set traps for me along the road. Selah
6
I said to the LORD, "You are my God." O LORD, open your ears to hear my plea for pity.
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O LORD Almighty, the strong one who saves me, you have covered my head in the day of battle.
8
O LORD, do not give wicked people what they want. Do not let their evil plans succeed, [or] they will become arrogant. Selah
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