140 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.
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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.