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Chapter 140
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Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me
from the violent man; |
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Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually
are they gathered together for war. |
3
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They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders'
poison is under their lips. Selah. |
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Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve
me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow
my goings. |
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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. |
6
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I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice
of my supplications, O LORD. |
7
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O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou
hast covered my head in the day of battle. |
8
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Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further
not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah. |
9
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As for the head of those that compass me about, let
the mischief of their own lips cover them. |
10
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Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast
into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up
again. |
11
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Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth:
evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him. |
12
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I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the
afflicted, and the right of the poor. |
13
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Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name:
the upright shall dwell in thy presence. |
