Psalm 140:1-4

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Prayer for Rescue

For the choir director. A psalm of David.

140 Rescue me, Lord, from evil men.
Keep me safe from violent men^(A)
²who plan evil in their hearts.
They stir up wars all day long.^(B)
³They make their tongues
as sharp as a snake’s bite;
viper’s venom is under their lips.^(C) Selah

⁴Protect me, Lord,
from the power of the wicked.^(D)
Keep me safe from violent men
who plan to make me stumble.^[a]^(E)

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140:4 Lit to trip up my steps

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised (CSBA)

Psalm 140:1-4 Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Prayer for Rescue

For the choir director. A psalm of David.

Footnotes

Cross references

Psalm 140:1-4

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised