Psalm 140 | Liturgical Calendar

1

Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man *

and preserve me from the wicked man.

2

Who imagine mischief in their hearts *

and stir up strife all the day long.

3

They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent *

adders’ poison is under their lips.

4

Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the ungodly *

preserve me from the wicked men, who are purposed to overthrow my goings.

5

The proud have laid a snare for me, and spread a net abroad with cords *

yea, and set traps in my way.

6

I said unto the Lord, Thou art my God *

hear the voice of my prayers, O Lord.

7

O Lord God, thou strength of my health *

thou hast covered my head in the day of the battle.

8

Let not the ungodly have his desire, O Lord *

let not his mischievous imagination prosper, lest they be too proud.

9

Let the mischief of their own lips fall upon the head of them *

that compass me about.

10

Let hot burning coals fall upon them *

let them be cast into the fire and into the pit, that they never rise up again.

11

A man full of words shall not prosper upon the earth *

evil shall hunt the wicked person to overthrow him.

12

Sure I am that the Lord will avenge the poor *

and maintain the cause of the helpless.

13

The righteous also shall give thanks unto thy Name *

and the just shall continue in thy sight.