Thematic Bible
Psalm 140:1 (show verse)
Deliver me, LORD, from evil people, preserve me from violent men,
Psalm 140:2 (show verse)
who craft evil plans in their minds, inciting wars every day.
Psalm 140:3 (show verse)
They sharpen their tongues like a serpent; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Interlude
Adder » A venomous serpent
Asp » Venom of, illustrates the speech of the wicked
or adder Asp » (venom of), of the speech of the wicked
Malice » Examples of
Serpent » Venom of
Serpents » Evil men compared to
Serpents » Illustrative » (sharp tongue of,) of malice of the wicked
Slander » Instances of » Of david, by his enemies
Slander » Is venomous
Asp » Venom of, illustrates the speech of the wicked
or adder Asp » (venom of), of the speech of the wicked
Malice » Examples of
Serpent » Venom of
Serpents » Evil men compared to
Serpents » Illustrative » (sharp tongue of,) of malice of the wicked
Slander » Instances of » Of david, by his enemies
Slander » Is venomous
Psalm 140:4 (show verse)
Protect me, LORD, from the control of evil people, from violent men who have planned to trip me.
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Psalm 140:5 (show verse)
The arrogant have laid a trap for me; they have spread a net with ropes, lining it with snares along the way. Interlude
Psalm 140:6 (show verse)
So I say to the LORD, "You are my God; listen to my voice as I plead for mercy, LORD.
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Psalm 140:7 (show verse)
LORD, my Lord, my strong deliverer, you have protected my head in the time of battle.
Psalm 140:8 (show verse)
Never grant, LORD, the desires of the wicked; never condone their plans so they cannot exalt themselves. Interlude
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Psalm 140:9 (show verse)
May those who surround me discover that the trouble they talk about falls on their own head!
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Psalm 140:10 (show verse)
May burning coals fall on them; may they be cast into fire, and into miry pits, never to rise again.
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Psalm 140:11 (show verse)
Let not the slanderer become established in the land. May evil quickly hunt down the violent man.
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Psalm 140:12 (show verse)
I know that the LORD will act on behalf of the tormented, providing justice for the needy.
Psalm 140:13 (show verse)
Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name, while the upright live in your presence. A Davidic Song