Psalm 140

“For the leader of the music. A psalm of David.” Deliver me, O LORD! from the evil man, Save me from the man of violence,

Who meditate mischief in their heart, And daily stir up war!

They sharpen their tongues like a serpent; The poison of the adder is under their lips. [[Pause.]]

Defend me, O LORD! from the hands of the wicked, Preserve me from the man of violence, Who have purposed to cause my fall! [[Pause.]]

The proud have hidden snares and cords for me; They have spread a net by the way-side; They have set traps for me.

I say to Jehovah, Thou art my God; Hear, O Jehovah! the voice of my supplication!

The Lord Jehovah is my saving strength: Thou shelterest my head in the day of battle!

Grant not, O LORD! the desires of the wicked; Let not their devices prosper; Let them not exalt themselves!

As for the heads of those who encompass me, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them!

Let burning coals fall upon them; May they be cast into the fire, And into deep waters from which they shall not arise!

The slanderer shall not be established upon the earth; Evil shall pursue the violent man to destruction.

I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And the right of the poor.

Yea, the righteous shall praise thy name; The upright shall dwell in thy presence!