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Chapter 140
Psal LITV 140:1  To the chief musician. A Psalm of David. O Jehovah, deliver me from the evil man; keep me from the violent man,
Psal LITV 140:2  who devises evil things in the heart; they gather wars all the day.
Psal LITV 140:3  They sharpen their tongues like a snake; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah.
Psal LITV 140:4  O Jehovah, keep me from the wicked's hands; keep me from the violent man who plans to trip up my steps.
Psal LITV 140:5  The proud have hidden cords and a trap for me; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set snares for me. Selah.
Psal LITV 140:6  I said to Jehovah, You are my God; O Jehovah, hear the voice of my prayers.
Psal LITV 140:7  O Jehovah the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of armor.
Psal LITV 140:8  O Jehovah, do not grant the desires of the wicked; do not promote his plan, lest they be exalted. Selah.
Psal LITV 140:9  As for the leaders of those around me, let the evil of their own lips cover them.
Psal LITV 140:10  Let burning coals fall on them; let them fall on coals of fire; make them fall into deep pits so that they do not rise again.
Psal LITV 140:11  Do not let a man of tongue be established in the earth; evil shall hunt the violent man, thrust upon thrust.
Psal LITV 140:12  I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted, the justice of the poor.
Psal LITV 140:13  Surely the righteous shall give thanks to Your name; the upright shall dwell in Your presence.