Psalms 140:2
Who devise mischiefs in their heart; Continually do they gather themselves together for war.
American Standard Version
In The King James Version
Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.
In Context
1Deliver me, O Jehovah, 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 against thee, though thou huntest after my life to take it.
Psalms 2:1Why do the nations rage, And the peoples meditate a vain thing?
Psalms 36:4He deviseth iniquity upon his bed; He setteth himself in a way that is not good; He abhorreth not 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 slay [him], 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. Psalm 121 A Song of Ascents.
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 →