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Psalms 140:1
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Deliver me, LORD, from the evil man. Preserve me from the violent man;
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Psalms 140:2
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Those who devise mischief in their hearts. They continually gather themselves together for war.
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Psalms 140:3
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They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent. Viper's poison is under their lips. Selah.
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Psalms 140:4
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LORD, keep me from the hands of the wicked. Preserve me from the violent men who have determined to trip my feet.
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Psalms 140:5
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The proud have hidden a snare for me, They have spread the cords of a net by the path. They have set traps for me. Selah.
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Psalms 140:6
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I said to the LORD, "You are my God." Listen to the cry of my petitions, LORD.
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Psalms 140:7
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LORD, the Lord, the strength of my yeshu`ah, You have covered my head in the day of battle.
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Psalms 140:8
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LORD, don't grant the desires of the wicked. Don't let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah.
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Psalms 140:9
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As for the head of those who surround me, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
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Psalms 140:10
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Let burning coals fall on them. Let them be thrown into the fire, Into miry pits, from where they never rise.
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Psalms 140:11
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An evil speaker won't be established in the earth. Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
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Psalms 140:12
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I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And justice for the needy.
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Psalms 140:13
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Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence. Psalm 141 A Psalm by David.
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