Psalms 140:2
those who devise mischief in their hearts.They continually gather themselves together for war.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.
In Context
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 did not kill you, know and see that there is neither evil nor disobedience in my hand, and 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 →