10/01/2026
Psalm 140:1-13 KJV
[1] Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: Preserve me from the violent man; [2] Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; Continually are they gathered together for war. [3] They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; Adders' poison is under their lips. Selah. [4] Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from the violent man; Who have purposed to overthrow my goings. [5] 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. [6] I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: Hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD. [7] O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle. [8] Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: Further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah. [9] As for the head of those that compass me about, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them. [10] Let burning coals fall upon them: Let them be cast into the fire; Into deep pits, that they rise not up again. [11] Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: Evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him. [12] I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And the right of the poor. [13] Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: The upright shall dwell in thy presence.
Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: Preserve me from the violent man; Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; Continually are they gathered together for war. They have sharpened their tongues like