| Chapter 140 |
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<To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David.>\ |
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\140:1\O Lord, take me out of the power of the evil man; keep me safe from the violent man: |
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\140:2\For their hearts are full of evil designs; and they are ever making ready causes of war. |
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\140:3\Their tongues are sharp like the tongue of a snake; the poison of snakes is under their lips. (Selah.) |
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\140:4\O Lord, take me out of the hands of sinners; keep me safe from the violent man: for they are designing my downfall. |
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\140:5\The men of pride have put secret cords for my feet; stretching nets in my way, so that they may take me with their tricks. (Selah.) |
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\140:6\I have said to the Lord, You are my God: give ear, O Lord, to the voice of my prayer. |
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\140:7\O Lord God, the strength of my salvation, you have been a cover over my head in the day of the fight. |
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\140:8\O Lord, give not the wrongdoer his desire; give him no help in his evil designs, or he may be uplifted in pride. (Selah.) |
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\140:9\As for those who come round me, let their heads be covered by the evil of their lips. |
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\140:10\Let burning flames come down on them: let them be put into the fire, and into deep waters, so that they may not get up again. |
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\140:11\Let not a man of evil tongue be safe on earth: let destruction overtake the violent man with blow on blow. |
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\140:12\I am certain that the Lord will take care of the cause of the poor, and of the rights of those who are troubled. |
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\140:13\Truly, the upright will give praise to your name: the holy will have a place in your house. |