Psalms 140:6

(140-7) I have said unto the LORD: 'Thou art my God'; give ear, O LORD, unto the voice of my supplications.

JPS TaNaKH 1917

In The King James Version

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

In Context

5(140-6) The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah

7(140-8) O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, who hast screened my head in the day of battle,

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Cross References

Psalms 16:5O LORD, the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup, Thou maintainest my lot.

Psalms 28:1A Psalm of David. Unto thee, O LORD, do I call; my Rock, be not Thou deaf unto me; lest, if Thou be silent unto me, I become like them that go down into the pit.

Psalms 55:1(55-1) For the Leader; with string-music. Maschil of David. (55-2) Give ear, O God, to my prayer; and hide not Thyself from my supplication.

Psalms 64:1(64-1) For the Leader. A Psalm of David. (64-2) Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; preserve my life from the terror of the enemy.

Psalms 116:1I love that the LORD should hear my voice and my supplications.

Psalms 130:2Lord, hearken unto my voice; let Thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.

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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