Psalms 140:2
those who devise mischief in their hearts. They continually gather themselves together for war.
World English Bible British with Deuterocanon
In The King James Version
Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.
In Context
1Deliver me, LORD, from evil men. Preserve me from violent men:
3They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent. Viper’s poison is under their lips. Selah.
Cross References
1 Samuel 24:11Moreover, my father, behold, yes, see the skirt of your robe in my hand; for in that I cut off the skirt of your robe and didn’t kill you, know and see that there is neither evil nor disobedience in my hand. I have not sinned against you, though you hunt for my life to take it.
Psalms 2:1Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?
Psalms 36:4He plots iniquity on his bed. He sets himself in a way that is not good. He doesn’t abhor evil.
Psalms 56:6They conspire and lurk, watching my steps. They are eager to take my life.
Psalms 62:3How long will you assault a man? Would all of you throw him down, like a leaning wall, like a tottering fence?
Psalms 120:7I am for peace, but when I speak, they are for 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 →