Psalms 140

1For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. Deliver me, Yahweh, from evil men. Preserve me from violent men:Cross-references: Ps 17:13 · Ps 18:48 · Ps 43:1 · Ps 59:1 · Ps 71:4 · Ps 140:4 · +2 more

2those who devise mischief in their hearts. They continually gather themselves together for war.Cross-references: 1Sam 23:19 · 1Sam 24:11 · 1Sam 26:1 · Ps 2:1 · Ps 21:11 · Ps 36:4 · +9 more

3They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent. Viper’s poison is under their lips. Selah.Cross-references: Gen 3:13 · Ps 52:2 · Ps 57:4 · Ps 58:4 · Ps 59:7 · Ps 64:3 · +10 more

4Yahweh, keep me from the hands of the wicked. Preserve me from the violent men who have determined to trip my feet.Cross-references: Ps 17:5 · Ps 17:8 · Ps 36:11 · Ps 37:32 · Ps 55:1 · Ps 71:4 · +1 more

5The proud have hidden a snare for me, they have spread the cords of a net by the path. They have set traps for me. Selah.Cross-references: Job 18:9 · Ps 10:4 · Ps 17:8 · Ps 31:4 · Ps 35:7 · Ps 36:11 · +13 more

6I said to Yahweh, “You are my God.” Listen to the cry of my petitions, Yahweh.Cross-references: Ps 16:2 · Ps 16:5 · Ps 27:7 · Ps 28:1 · Ps 31:14 · Ps 55:1 · +9 more

7Yahweh, the Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle.Cross-references: Deut 33:27 · 1Sam 17:36 · 1Sam 17:45 · 2Sam 8:6 · 2Sam 8:14 · Ps 18:1 · +10 more

8Yahweh, don’t grant the desires of the wicked. Don’t let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah.Cross-references: Deut 32:27 · 2Sam 15:31 · Job 5:12 · Ps 10:2 · Ps 27:12 · Ps 94:20

9As for the head of those who surround me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.Cross-references: Esth 5:14 · Esth 7:10 · Ps 7:16 · Ps 64:8 · Ps 94:23 · Prov 10:6 · +4 more

10Let burning coals fall on them. Let them be thrown into the fire, into miry pits, from where they never rise.Cross-references: Gen 19:24 · Ex 9:23 · Ps 11:6 · Ps 18:13 · Ps 21:9 · Ps 55:23 · +9 more

11An evil speaker won’t be established in the earth. Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him.Cross-references: Ps 7:14 · Ps 9:16 · Ps 12:3 · Ps 34:21 · Prov 6:17 · Prov 12:13 · +4 more

12I know that Yahweh will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and justice for the needy.Cross-references: 1Ki 8:45 · 1Ki 8:49 · Ps 9:4 · Ps 10:17 · Ps 22:24 · Ps 35:10 · +8 more

13Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence.Cross-references: Ps 11:7 · Ps 16:11 · Ps 23:6 · Ps 32:11 · Ps 73:24 · Ps 97:12 · +6 more