Psalms 140:6
I said to the Lord, "You are my God."Listen to the cry of my petitions, Lord.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.
In Context
7Lord, the Lord, the strength of my salvation,you have covered my head in the day of battle.
Cross References
Psalms 16:5The Lord assigned my portion and my cup.You made my lot secure.
Psalms 28:1By David.To you, Lord, I call.My rock, do not be deaf to me;lest, if you are silent to me,I would become like those who go down into the pit.
Psalms 55:1For the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A contemplation by David.Listen to my prayer, God.Do not hide yourself from my supplication.
Psalms 64:1For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.Hear my voice, God, in my complaint.Preserve my life from fear of the enemy.
Psalms 116:1I love the Lord, because he listens to my voice,and my cries for mercy.
Psalms 130:2Lord, hear my voice.Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my petitions.
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 →