Psalms 140:2
[and men] who devise mischievous things in their heart. They gather themselves continually together for war.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.
In Context
1Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man. Preserve me from the violent man,
3They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent. Adders' poison is under their lips. Selah.
Cross References
1 Samuel 24:11Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand, for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not. Know thou and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in my hand, and I have not sinned
Psalms 2:1Why do the nations rage, and the peoples meditate vain things (LXX/NT)?
Psalms 36:4He devises iniquity upon his bed. He sets himself in a way that is not good. He does not abhor evil.
Psalms 56:6They gather themselves together. They hide themselves. They mark my steps, even as they have waited for my soul.
Psalms 62:3How long will ye set upon a man, that ye may kill, all of you, like a leaning wall, like a tottering fence?
Psalms 120:7I am [for] peace, but when I speak, they are for war.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 140:2-8
Complaints and Petitions. 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… Read the whole commentary →