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Psalms
140
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{To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David.} Free me, O Jehovah, from the evil man; preserve me from the violent man:
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Psalms
140
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Who devise mischiefs in their heart; every day are they banded together for war.
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Psalms
140
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3
They sharpen their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah.
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Psalms
140
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4
Keep me, O Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked man, preserve me from the violent man, who devise to overthrow my steps.
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Psalms
140
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5
The proud have hidden a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the way-side; they have set traps for me. Selah.
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Psalms
140
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6
I have said unto Jehovah, Thou art my ùGod: give ear, O Jehovah, to the voice of my supplications.
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Psalms
140
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7
Jehovah, the Lord, is the strength of my salvation: thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
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Psalms
140
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8
Grant not, O Jehovah, the desire of the wicked; further not his device: they would exalt themselves. Selah.
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Psalms
140
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9
As for the head of those that encompass me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
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Psalms
140
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10
Let burning coals fall on them; let them be cast into the fire; into deep waters, that they rise not up again.
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Psalms
140
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11
Let not the man of evil tongue be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the man of violence to his ruin.
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Psalms
140
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12
I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted one, the right of the needy.
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Psalms
140
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13
Yea, the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name; the upright shall dwell in thy presence.