Psalms 140:2

Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; 1 The lifting up of my hands as an evening sacrifice. 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.

In Context

1A Psalm of David. 1 O Lord, I have cried to thee; hear me: 1 Attend to the voice of my supplication, when I cry to thee. 1

3Set a watch, O Lord, on my mouth, 1 And a strong door about my lips. 1

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Cross References

1 Samuel 24:11Behold, thine eyes have seen this day how that the Lord has delivered thee this day into my hands in the cave; and I would not slay thee, but spared thee, and said, I will not lift up my hand against my lord, for he is the Lord’s anointed.

Psalms 2:1Wherefore did the heathen rage, 1 And the nations imagine vain things? 1

Psalms 36:4Delight thyself in the Lord; 1 And he shall grant thee the requests of thy heart. 1

Psalms 56:6Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; 1 And thy glory above all the earth. 1

Psalms 62:3Thus have I appeared before thee in the sanctuary, 1 That I might see thy power and thy glory. 1

Psalms 120:7May the Lord preserve thee from all evil: 1 The Lord shall keep thy soul. 1

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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