Psalms 140
1 Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;
2 Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.
3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah.
4 Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
5 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 I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.
7 O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
8 Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.
9 As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
10 Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.
11 Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
12 I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor.
13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
Common Questions About Psalms 140
What does David ask God to do in Psalm 140?
David asks God to deliver him from evil men who plan violence, whose tongues are sharp as a serpent's, with poison of vipers under their lips.
What confidence closes the psalm?
David affirms he knows the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted and justice for the needy, and the righteous will give thanks and dwell in His presence.
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Questions to Think About
- How do you guard your heart when surrounded by harmful or deceptive speech, as David describes here?
- What confidence do you draw from knowing God upholds justice for the afflicted and needy?
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