Psalm 140:1-Psalm 141:1 - Prayer For Rescue
1 Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man; preserve me from the man of violence. 2 Who devise evil in their heart; they are continually gathered together for war. 3 They have sharpened their tongue 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 man of violence, who have purposed to overthrow my steps. 5 The proud have hid a snare for me and cords; they have spread a net; on the path they have set snares 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 saving health, cover thou my head in the day of battle. 8 Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; do not further his wicked thought lest they exalt themselves. Selah.
9 As for the head of those that compass me about, let the perversion 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 not rise up again. 11 The man with an evil tongue shall not be established in the earth; evil shall hunt the man of violence to overthrow him.
12 I know that the LORD will effect the judgment of the poor and the judgment of the destitute. 13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name; the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
1 LORD, I have called unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee.