Old Testament · Poetry and wisdom
Psalms chapter 140
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Shield me from those who deal in violence.Their are always scheming up harm;
every single day they stir up .They like a serpent’s fang;
the hides behind their lips., Yahweh, from the grip of .
Keep me safe from those who deal in violence,
from those who plot to .The arrogant have hidden a for me;
they’ve spread their along the path,
set snares waiting for me at every turn.I said to Yahweh, “.”
Hear my , Yahweh.Yahweh, , ,
you on the day of battle.Yahweh, do not give the wicked .
Do not let succeed, or they will .As for --
let the rain down on their heads.Let fall on them;
let them be thrown into the fire,
into they can never climb out of.Let no one who .
Let violence the violent and strike them down.I know this: Yahweh of .
He fights for justice for .Yes -- will ,
and the upright will .