Psalms 140:2
Their minds are busy plotting evil things, stirring up trouble all day long.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.
In Context
1Lord, please save me from those who do evil; protect me especially from those who are violent!
3Their tongues are as sharp as those of snakes; viper's venom is on their lips. Selah.
Cross References
1 Samuel 24:11Take a look, my father! You see this piece of your robe I'm holding. Yes, I did cut it off, but I didn't kill you. Now you can see for yourself and you can be sure that I have done nothing evil or rebellious. I have not sinned against you, but you are hunting me down, trying to kill me.
Psalms 2:1Why are the nations plotting rebellion? The peoples devise schemes, but they're pointless.
Psalms 36:4Even when they're lying in bed they think up evil schemes. They commit themselves to a way of life that is no good. They choose evil, and don't reject it.
Psalms 56:6They gather together in their hiding places to keep watch on me, hoping to kill me.
Psalms 62:3How long are you going to attack me? All of you against one man! To you I'm just a broken wall, a collapsed fence.
Psalms 120:7I want peace, but when I talk of peace, they want 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 →