Psalms 140

Prayer for Protection against the Wicked.

1 Psalms 140:1 Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men; Preserve me from violent men Favorite Save Copy Share

2 Psalms 140:2 Who devise evil things in their hearts; They continually stir up wars. Favorite Save Copy Share

3 Psalms 140:3 They sharpen their tongues as a serpent; Poison of a viper is under their lips. Selah. Favorite Save Copy Share

4 Psalms 140:4 Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from violent men Who have purposed to trip up my feet. Favorite Save Copy Share

5 Psalms 140:5 The proud have hidden a trap for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the wayside; They have set snares for me. Selah. Favorite Save Copy Share

6 Psalms 140:6 I said to the LORD, “You are my God; Give ear, O LORD, to the voice of my supplications. Favorite Save Copy Share

7 Psalms 140:7 “O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle. Favorite Save Copy Share

8 Psalms 140:8 “Do not grant, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; Do not promote his evil device, that they not be exalted. Selah. Favorite Save Copy Share

9 Psalms 140:9 “As for the head of those who surround me, May the mischief of their lips cover them. Favorite Save Copy Share

10 Psalms 140:10 “May burning coals fall upon them; May they be cast into the fire, Into deep pits from which they cannot rise. Favorite Save Copy Share

11 Psalms 140:11 “May a slanderer not be established in the earth; May evil hunt the violent man speedily.” Favorite Save Copy Share

12 Psalms 140:12 I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted And justice for the poor. Favorite Save Copy Share

13 Psalms 140:13 Surely the righteous will give thanks to Your name; The upright will dwell in Your presence. Favorite Save Copy Share