Psalms 140:4

Preserve me, Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked, From one of violence Thou keepest me, Who have devised to overthrow my steps.

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.

In Context

3They sharpened their tongue as a serpent, Poison of an adder [is] under their lips. Selah.

5The proud hid a snare for me — and cords, They spread a net by the side of the path, Snares they have set for me. Selah.

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Cross References

Psalms 17:8Keep me as the apple, the daughter of the eye; In shadow of Thy wings thou dost hide me.

Psalms 37:32The wicked is watching for the righteous, And is seeking to put him to death.

Psalms 55:1To the Overseer with stringed instruments. — An instruction, by David. Give ear, O God, [to] my prayer, And hide not from my supplication.

Psalms 71:4O my God, cause me to escape From the hand of the wicked, From the hand of the perverse and violent.

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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