Psalm 140 - Psalm one 40.
To the chief musician.
A Psalm of David.
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.
Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;
Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are
they gathered together for war.
They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders'
poison is under their lips.
Selah.
Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man;
who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
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.
I said unto the Lord, Thou art my God: hear the voice
of my supplications, O Lord.
O God the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered
my head in the day of battle.
Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked
device; lest they exalt themselves.
Selah.
As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief
of their own lips cover them.
Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep
pits, that they rise not up again.
Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt
the violent man to overthrow him.
I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted,
and the right of the poor.
Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright
shall dwell in thy presence.