Psalms 140:8
For Lord, O Lord, my eyes look to you. In you, I have hoped. Do not take away my soul.
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In Context
7as when the lava of the earth has erupted above ground. Our bones have been scattered beside Hell.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:27But because of the wrath of the enemies, I have delayed it. Otherwise, perhaps their enemies would be arrogant and would say: “Our exalted hand, and not the Lord, has done all these things.”
Job 5:12He dispels the thoughts of the spiteful, lest their hands be able to complete what they had begun.
Psalms 144:10O Lord, may all your works confess to you, and let your holy ones bless you.
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 →