| 1 | (Psalm 140 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.)Deliver me, O Jehovah, from the evil man; Preserve me from the violent man: |
| 2 | Who devise mischiefs in their heart; Continually do they gather themselves together for war. |
| 3 | They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; Adders` poison is under their lips. Selah |
| 4 | Keep me, O Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from the violent man: Who have purposed to thrust aside my steps. |
| 5 | The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the wayside; They have set gins for me. Selah |
| 6 | I said unto Jehovah, Thou art my God: Give ear unto the voice of my supplications, O Jehovah. |
| 7 | O Jehovah the Lord, the strength of my salvation, Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle. |
| 8 | Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked; Further not his evil device, [lest] they exalt themselves. Selah |
| 9 | As for the head of those that compass me about, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them. |
| 10 | Let burning coals fall upon them: Let them be cast into the fire, Into deep pits, whence they shall not rise. |
| 11 | An evil speaker shall not be established in the earth: Evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him. |
| 12 | I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And justice for the needy. |
| 13 | Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: The upright shall dwell in thy presence. |
