Psalms 140:1
American King James Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;
American Standard Version Deliver me, O Jehovah, from the evil man; Preserve me from the violent man:
King James Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;
World English Bible Deliver me, Yahweh, from evil men. Preserve me from violent men:
Psalms 140:2
American King James Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.
American Standard Version Who devise mischiefs in their heart; Continually do they gather themselves together for war.
King James Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.
World English Bible those who devise mischief in their hearts. They continually gather themselves together for war.
Psalms 140:3
American King James They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah.
American Standard Version They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; Adders' poison is under their lips. Selah
King James They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah.
World English Bible They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent. Viper’s poison is under their lips. Selah.
Psalms 140:4
American King James Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
American Standard Version Keep me, O Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from the violent man: Who have purposed to thrust aside my steps.
King James Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
World English Bible Yahweh, keep me from the hands of the wicked. Preserve me from the violent men who have determined to trip my feet.
Psalms 140:5
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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
King James 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.
World English Bible 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.
Psalms 140:6
American King James I said to the LORD, You are my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.
American Standard Version I said unto Jehovah, Thou art my God: Give ear unto the voice of my supplications, O Jehovah.
King James I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.
World English Bible I said to Yahweh, “You are my God.” Listen to the cry of my petitions, Yahweh.
Psalms 140:7
American King James O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle.
American Standard Version O Jehovah the Lord, the strength of my salvation, Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
King James O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
World English Bible Yahweh, the Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle.
Psalms 140:8
American King James Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.
American Standard Version Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked; Further not his evil device, `lest' they exalt themselves. Selah
King James Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.
World English Bible Yahweh, don’t grant the desires of the wicked. Don’t let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah.
Psalms 140:9
American King James As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
American Standard Version As for the head of those that compass me about, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
King James As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
World English Bible As for the head of those who surround me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
Psalms 140:10
American King James Let burning coals fall on them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.
American Standard Version Let burning coals fall upon them: Let them be cast into the fire, Into deep pits, whence they shall not rise.
King James Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.
World English Bible Let burning coals fall on them. Let them be thrown into the fire, into miry pits, from where they never rise.
Psalms 140:11
American King James Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
American Standard Version An evil speaker shall not be established in the earth: Evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
King James Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
World English Bible An evil speaker won’t be established in the earth. Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
Psalms 140:12
American King James I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor.
American Standard Version I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And justice for the needy.
King James I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor.
World English Bible I know that Yahweh will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and justice for the needy.
Psalms 140:13
American King James Surely the righteous shall give thanks to your name: the upright shall dwell in your presence.
American Standard Version Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: The upright shall dwell in thy presence. Psalm 141 A Psalm of David.
King James Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
World English Bible Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence.