Psalm 140
Prayer for Rescue
For the choir director. A psalm of David.
1Rescue me, Lord, from evil men.
2who plan evil in their hearts.
3They make their tongues
as sharp as a snake’s bite;
4Protect me, Lord,
from the power of the wicked.140:4 Ps 71:4
Keep me safe from violent men
who plan to make me stumble.140:4 Lit to trip up my steps140:4 Ps 36:11
5The proud hide a trap with ropes for me;
they spread a net along the path
6I say to the Lord, “You are my God.”
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Lord, my Lord, my strong Savior,
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Lord, do not grant the desires of the wicked;
do not let them achieve their goals.
Otherwise, they will become proud.140:8 Ps 10:2–3Selah
9When those who surround me rise up,140:9 Lit Head of those who surround me
10Let hot coals fall on them.
Let them be thrown into the fire,
11Do not let a slanderer stay in the land.
Let evil relentlessly140:11 Hb obscure hunt down a violent man.140:11 Ps 34:21
the just cause of the poor,
13Surely the righteous will praise your name;
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