Psalms 140:7
as when the lava of the earth has erupted above ground. Our bones have been scattered beside Hell.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
In Context
6Their judges have been engulfed, joined to the rocks. They will hear my words, which have prevailed,
8For Lord, O Lord, my eyes look to you. In you, I have hoped. Do not take away my soul.
Cross References
1 Samuel 17:36For I, your servant, have killed both lion and bear. And so this uncircumcised Philistine, too, will be like one of them. Now I will go and take away the reproach of the people. For who is this uncircumcised Philistine, who has dared to curse the army of the living God?”
2 Samuel 8:6And David positioned a garrison in Syria of Damascus. And Syria served David under tribute. And the Lord assisted David in all things whatsoever that he set out to accomplish.
Psalms 18:1Unto the end. A Psalm of David.
Psalms 27:1A Psalm of David himself. To you, Lord, I will cry out. My God, do not be silent toward me. For if you remain silent toward me, I will become like those who descend into the pit.
Psalms 62:2O God, my God: to you, I keep vigil until first light. For you, my soul has thirsted, to you my body, in so many ways.
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 →