Psalms 140:2
Who have devised mischiefs in their [heart], Every day, do they stir up wars:
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.
In Context
1Rescue me, O Yahweh, from the men of mischief, From the men of violence, wilt thou preserve me:
Cross References
1 Samuel 24:11But, my father, see, yea, see, the corner of thy robe in my hand,—for, in that I cut off the corner of thy robe, and yet did not slay thee, know thou, and see, that there is not in my hand either wrong or transgression, neither have I sinned against thee, yet art thou hunting my life, to take it.
Psalms 2:1Wherefore have nations assembled in tumult? Or should, peoples, mutter an empty thing?
Psalms 36:4Iniquity, deviseth he upon his bed,—he taketh his stand in a way, not good, Wrong, doth he not abhor!
Psalms 56:6They stir up strife—they lie hid, They, mark my steps,—Seeing they have waited for my life.
Psalms 62:3How long will ye shout at a man? Ye shall be crushed all of you,—Like a wall that bulgeth,—a fence pushed in!
Psalms 120:7I, am for peace, and verily 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 →