|
Psalm 140
To the
chief Musician, A Psalm of David.
1 Deliver
me, O Lord, from the evil man: preserve me from the
violent man;
2 Which imagine mischiefs in their heart;
continually are they gathered together for war.
3 They have sharpened their tongues 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 violent man; who have purposed
to overthrow my goings.
5 The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they
have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins
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 salvation, thou
hast covered my head in the day of battle.
8 Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked:
further not his wicked device; lest they exalt
themselves. Selah.
9 As for the head of those that compass me about,
let the mischief 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 rise
not up again.
11 Let not an evil speaker be established in the
earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow
him.
12 I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of
the afflicted, and the right of the poor.
13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy
name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
~~~~~~ Psalm 140 Psalm 141 >
Psalms
- The Book of David
The Book of Psalms which contains Psalm 140 is also referred to
as the Book of David. David reigned over Judah and Israel
was the second king of the united Kingdom of Israel. King
David is credited with the authorship of many of the Psalms
and the collection is therefore often referred to as the
Book of David. |
