Psalms 140:1
Deliver me, O Jehovah, from the evil man. Preserve me from the violent man,
Psalms 140:2
and men who devise mischievous things in their heart. They gather themselves continually together for war.
Psalms 140:3
They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent. Adders' poison is under their lips. Selah.
Psalms 140:4
Keep me, O Jehovah, from the hands of a wicked man. Preserve me from violent men, who have purposed to thrust aside my steps.
Psalms 140:5
The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords. They have spread a net by the wayside. They have set snares for me. Selah.
Psalms 140:6
I said to Jehovah, Thou are my God. Give ear to the voice of my supplications, O Jehovah.
Psalms 140:7
O Jehovah the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou have covered my head in the day of battle.
Psalms 140:8
Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked man. Do not further his evil device. They exalt themselves. Selah.
Psalms 140:9
As for the head of those who encompass me around, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
Psalms 140:10
Let burning coals fall upon them. Let them be cast into the fire, into deep pits, from where they shall not rise.
Psalms 140:11
An evil speaker shall not be established in the earth. Evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
Psalms 140:12
I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted man, and justice for the needy.
Psalms 140:13
Surely the righteous shall give thanks to thy name. The upright shall dwell in thy presence.