The Book of Psalms

Deliver me, O Lord , from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;(a)

Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.

They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah.

Keep me, O Lord , from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.

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.

I said unto the Lord , Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O Lord .

O God the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.

Grant not, O Lord , the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.(b)

As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.

Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.

Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.(c)

I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor.

Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.

(a)140:1 violent…: Heb. man of violences

(b)140:8 lest…: or, let them not be exalted

(c)140:11 an…: or, an evil speaker (Heb. a man of tongue), a wicked man of violence, be established in the earth: let him be hunted to his overthrow