Psalms 140:2
\140:1\O Lord, take me out of the power of the evil man; keep me safe from the violent man:
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.
In Context
1To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David.
3\140:2\For their hearts are full of evil designs; and they are ever making ready causes of war.
Cross References
1 Samuel 24:11\24:10\Look! you have seen today how the Lord gave you up into my hands even now in the hollow of the rocks: and some would have had me put you to death, but I had pity on you: for I said, Never will my hand be lifted up against my lord, who has been marked with the holy oil.
Psalms 2:1Why are the nations so violently moved, and why are the thoughts of the people so foolish?
Psalms 36:4\36:3\In the words of his mouth are evil and deceit; he has given up being wise and doing good.
Psalms 56:6\56:5\Every day they make wrong use of my words; all their thoughts are against me for evil.
Psalms 62:3\62:2\He only is my Rock and my salvation; he is my high tower; I will not be greatly moved.
Psalms 120:7I am for peace: but when I say so, 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 →