| 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. |
