Psalms 140:6

I say to the LORD, “You are my God.” Hear, O LORD, my cry for help.

Berean Standard Bible

In The King James Version

I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.

In Context

5The proud hide a snare for me; the cords of their net are spread along the path, and lures are set out for me. Selah

7O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You shield my head in the day of battle.

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Cross References

Psalms 16:5The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; You have made my lot secure.

Psalms 28:1To You, O LORD, I call; be not deaf to me, O my Rock. For if You remain silent, I will be like those descending to the Pit.

Psalms 55:1Listen to my prayer, O God, and do not ignore my plea.

Psalms 64:1Hear, O God, my voice of complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy.

Psalms 116:1I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice— my appeal for mercy.

Psalms 130:2O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy.

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 →

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