Thematic Bible

Psalm 140:1

For the choir director. A Psalm of David.
Rescue me, O Lord, from evil men;
Preserve me from violent men

Psalm 140:2

Who devise evil things in their hearts;
They continually stir up wars.

Psalm 140:3

They sharpen their tongues as a serpent;
Poison of a viper is under their lips. Selah.

Psalm 140:4

Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked;
Preserve me from violent men
Who have purposed to trip up my feet.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 140:5

The proud have hidden a trap for me, and cords;
They have spread a net by the wayside;
They have set snares for me. Selah.

Psalm 140:6

I said to the Lord, “You are my God;
Give ear, O Lord, to the voice of my supplications.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 140:7

“O God the Lord, the strength of my salvation,
You have covered my head in the day of battle.

Psalm 140:8

“Do not grant, O Lord, the desires of the wicked;
Do not promote his evil device, that they not be exalted. Selah.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 140:9

“As for the head of those who surround me,
May the mischief of their lips cover them.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 140:10

“May burning coals fall upon them;
May they be cast into the fire,
Into deep pits from which they cannot rise.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 140:11

“May a slanderer not be established in the earth;
May evil hunt the violent man speedily.”
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 140:12

I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted
And justice for the poor.

Psalm 140:13

Surely the righteous will give thanks to Your name;
The upright will dwell in Your presence.