Psalms 140:6

I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.

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In Context

5The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah.

7O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.

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Cross References

Psalms 16:5The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.

Psalms 28:1Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.

Psalms 55:1Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.

Psalms 64:1Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy.

Psalms 116:1I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.

Psalms 130:2Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.

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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