140:1 For the director of music. A psalm of David. Lord, rescue me from evil people; protect me from cruel people
140:2 who make evil plans, who always start fights.
140:3 They make their tongues sharp as a snake’s; their words are like snake poison. Selah
140:4 Lord, guard me from the power of wicked people; protect me from cruel people who plan to trip me up.
140:5 The proud hid a trap for me. They spread out a net beside the road; they set traps for me. Selah
140:6 I said to the Lord, “You are my God.” Lord, listen to my prayer for help.
140:7 Lord God, my mighty savior, you protect me in battle.
140:8 Lord, do not give the wicked what they want. Don’t let their plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah
140:9 Those around me have planned trouble. Now let it come to them.
140:10 Let burning coals fall on them. Throw them into the fire or into pits from which they cannot escape.
140:11 Don’t let liars settle in the land. Let evil quickly hunt down cruel people.
140:12 I know the Lord will get justice for the poor and will defend the needy in court.
140:13 Good people will praise his name; honest people will live in his presence.
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