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Psalms 139

The Book of Psalms

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Chapter 140

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  To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David.
O Lord, take me out of the power of the evil man; keep me safe from the violent man:  

 

 

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  For their hearts are full of evil designs; and they are ever making ready causes of war.  

 

 

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  Their tongues are sharp like the tongue of a snake; the poison of snakes is under their lips. (Selah.)  

 

 

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  O Lord, take me out of the hands of sinners; keep me safe from the violent man: for they are designing my downfall.  

 

 

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  The men of pride have put secret cords for my feet; stretching nets in my way, so that they may take me with their tricks. (Selah.)  

 

 

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  I have said to the Lord, You are my God: give ear, O Lord, to the voice of my prayer.  

 

 

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  O Lord God, the strength of my salvation, you have been a cover over my head in the day of the fight.  

 

 

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  O Lord, give not the wrongdoer his desire; give him no help in his evil designs, or he may be uplifted in pride. (Selah.)  

 

 

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  As for those who come round me, let their heads be covered by the evil of their lips.  

 

 

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  Let burning flames come down on them: let them be put into the fire, and into deep waters, so that they may not get up again.  

 

 

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  Let not a man of evil tongue be safe on earth: let destruction overtake the violent man with blow on blow.  

 

 

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  I am certain that the Lord will take care of the cause of the poor, and of the rights of those who are troubled.  

 

 

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  Truly, the upright will give praise to your name: the holy will have a place in your house.  

 

 

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Psalms 141

 

 

 

 

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