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Chapter 140
Psal MKJV 140:1  To the Chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man; keep me from the violent man,
Psal MKJV 140:2  who devised evil things in the heart; they are always gathered for war.
Psal MKJV 140:3  They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah.
Psal MKJV 140:4  O LORD, keep me from the hands of the wicked; keep me from the violent man who purposed to trip up my steps.
Psal MKJV 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 MKJV 140:6  I said to the LORD, You are my God; O LORD, hear the voice of my prayers.
Psal MKJV 140:7  O Lord Jehovah, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle.
Psal MKJV 140:8  O LORD, do not grant the desires of the wicked; do not help his wicked plans, lest they praise themselves. Selah.
Psal MKJV 140:9  As for the head of those around me, let the evil of their own lips cover them.
Psal MKJV 140:10  Let burning coals fall on them; let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, so that they do not rise up again.
Psal MKJV 140:11  Do not let an evil speaker be established in the earth; evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
Psal MKJV 140:12  I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted and the right of the poor.
Psal MKJV 140:13  Surely the righteous shall give thanks to Your name; the upright shall dwell in Your presence.