Psalms140

Psalm 140 is a fervent prayer of David seeking deliverance from wicked and violent men who plot mischief and speak deceitfully. He appeals to God as his strength and salvation, asking Him to thwart the designs of his adversaries and bring judgment upon them. David expresses confidence that the Lord will uphold the afflicted and that the righteous will ultimately dwell in God's presence.

Prayer for Deliverance from Treacherous Enemies

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To him that excelleth. A Psalme of David. Deliuer me, O Lord, from the euill man: preserue me from the cruel man:
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Which imagine euill things in their heart, and make warre continually.
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They haue sharpened their tongues like a serpent: adders poyson is vnder their lips. Selah.
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Keepe mee, O Lord, from the handes of the wicked: preserue mee from the cruell man, which purposeth to cause my steppes to slide.
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The proude haue layde a snare for me, and spred a nette with cordes in my pathway, and set grennes for me. Selah.

Affirmation of Trust and Plea for Protection

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Therefore I saide vnto the Lord, Thou art my God: heare, O Lord, the voyce of my prayers.
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O Lord God the strength of my saluation, thou hast couered mine head in the day of battel.
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Let not the wicked haue his desire, O Lord: performe not his wicked thought, least they be proude. Selah.

Prayer for Divine Judgment

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As for the chiefe of them, that compasse me about, let the mischiefe of their owne lippes come vpon them.
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Let coles fal vpon them: let him cast them into the fire, and into the deepe pits, that they rise not.
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For the backbiter shall not be established vpon the earth: euill shall hunt the cruell man to destruction.

Confidence in God's Justice

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I know that the Lord will auenge the afflicted, and iudge the poore.
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Surely the righteous shall prayse thy Name, and the iust shall dwell in thy presence.
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