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140 : 1 Deliver me, OLord, from evil men;preserve me fromviolent men,
140 : 2 who plan evil things in their heartandstir up wars continually.
140 : 3 They maketheir tongue sharp asa serpent's,andunder their lips is thevenom of asps.Selah
140 : 4 Guard me, OLord, from the hands of the wicked;preserve me fromviolent men,who have planned to trip up my feet.
140 : 5 The arrogant havehidden a trap for me,and with cords they have spreada net;beside the way they have setsnares for me.Selah
140 : 6 I say to theLord, You are my God;give ear tothe voice of my pleas for mercy, OLord!
140 : 7 OLord, my Lord,the strength of my salvation,you have covered my head in the day of battle.
140 : 8 Grant not, OLord, the desires of the wicked;do not further theirevil plot, orthey will be exalted!Selah
140 : 9 As for the head of those who surround me,letthe mischief of their lips overwhelm them!
140 : 10 Letburning coals fall upon them!Let them be cast into fire,into miry pits, no more to rise!
140 : 11 Let not the slanderer be established in the land;let evil hunt down the violent man speedily!
140 : 12 I know that theLordwillmaintain the cause of the afflicted,andwill execute justice for the needy.
140 : 13 Surelythe righteous shall give thanks to your name;the upright shall dwell in your presence.