Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.

Preserve

Bible References

Keep me

Psalm 17:8

Keep me [in Your affectionate care, protect me] as the apple of Your eye;
Hide me in the [protective] shadow of Your wings
Psalm 36:11

Do not let the foot of the proud [person] overtake me,
And do not let the hand of the wicked drive me away.
Psalm 37:32

The wicked lies in wait for the righteous
And seeks to kill him.
Psalm 55:1
Listen to my prayer, O God,
And do not hide Yourself from my plea.
Psalm 71:4

Rescue me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked (godless),
From the grasp of the unrighteous and ruthless man.

Preserve

Psalm 140:1
Rescue me, O Lord, from evil men;
Protect me from violent men.

Overthrow

Psalm 17:5

My steps have held closely to Your paths;
My feet have not staggered.
Proverbs 18:5

To show respect to the wicked person is not good,
Nor to push aside and deprive the righteous of justice.