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To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.

See Psalms 140:1 in… The King James Bible Geneva Bible (1599)
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1 Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;

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2 Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.

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3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah.

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4 Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.

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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.

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6 I said unto the Lord, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O Lord.

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7 O God the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.

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8 Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.

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9 As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.

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10 Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.

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11 Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.

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12 I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor.

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13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.