Psalms 140:4

Defend me, O LORD! from the hands of the wicked, Preserve me from the man of violence, Who have purposed to cause my fall! [[Pause.]]

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In The King James Version

Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.

In Context

3They sharpen their tongues like a serpent; The poison of the adder is under their lips. [[Pause.]]

5The proud have hidden snares and cords for me; They have spread a net by the way-side; They have set traps for me.

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Cross References

Psalms 17:8Guard me as the apple of the eye; Hide me under the shadow of thy wings

Psalms 37:32The wicked watcheth the righteous, And seeketh to slay him;

Psalms 55:1“For the leader of the music. To be sung on stringed instruments. A psalm of David.” Give ear to my prayer, O God! Hide not thyself from my supplication!

Psalms 71:4Save me, O my God! from the hand of the wicked,-From the hand of the unjust and cruel!

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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