140:1 Deliver me, LORD, from evil people, preserve me from violent men,
140:2 who craft evil plans in their minds, inciting wars every day.
140:3 They sharpen their tongues like a serpent; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Interlude
140:4 Protect me, LORD, from the control of evil people, from violent men who have planned to trip me.
140:5 The arrogant have laid a trap for me; they have spread a net with ropes, lining it with snares along the way. Interlude
140:6 So I say to the LORD, "You are my God; listen to my voice as I plead for mercy, LORD.
140:7 LORD, my Lord, my strong deliverer, you have protected my head in the time of battle.
140:8 Never grant, LORD, the desires of the wicked; never condone their plans so they cannot exalt themselves. Interlude
140:9 May those who surround me discover that the trouble they talk about falls on their own head!
140:10 May burning coals fall on them; may they be cast into fire, and into miry pits, never to rise again.
140:11 Let not the slanderer become established in the land. May evil quickly hunt down the violent man.
140:12 I know that the LORD will act on behalf of the tormented, providing justice for the needy.
140:13 Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name, while the upright live in your presence.
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