140:1 |
<> Deliver me, Yahweh, from the evil man. Preserve me from the violent man; |
140:2 |
those who devise mischief in their hearts. They continually gather themselves together for war. |
140:3 |
They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent. Viper's poison is under their lips. Selah. |
140:4 |
Yahweh, keep me from the hands of the wicked. Preserve me from the violent men who have determined to trip my feet. |
140:5 |
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. |
140:6 |
I said to Yahweh, "You are my God." Listen to the cry of my petitions, Yahweh. |
140:7 |
Yahweh, the Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle. |
140:8 |
Yahweh, don't grant the desires of the wicked. Don't let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah. |
140:9 |
As for the head of those who surround me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them. |
140:10 |
Let burning coals fall on them. Let them be thrown into the fire, into miry pits, from where they never rise. |
140:11 |
An evil speaker won't be established in the earth. Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him. |
140:12 |
I know that Yahweh will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and justice for the needy. |
140:13 |
Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence. |