Verse 4
Psalms 140:4
American Standard Version
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Keep me, O Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from the violent man: Who have purposed to thrust aside my steps.
Original Language Text
hebrew
שָֽׁנֲנ֣וּ לְשׁוֹנָ/ם֮ כְּֽמוֹ נָ֫חָ֥שׁ חֲמַ֥ת עַכְשׁ֑וּב תַּ֖חַת שְׂפָתֵ֣י/מוֹ סֶֽלָה
English Translation
We have sharpened our tongue like a serpent; the venom of asps is under our lips. Selah.
AI translation from hebrew via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 140 Context
1
Deliver me, O Jehovah, from the evil man; Preserve me from the violent man:
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Who devise mischiefs in their heart; Continually do they gather themselves together for war.
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3
They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; Adders` poison is under their lips. Selah
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4
Keep me, O Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from the violent man: Who have purpose...
5
The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the wayside; They have set g...
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6
I said unto Jehovah, Thou art my God (Elohim): Give ear unto the voice of my supplications, O Jehova...
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7
O Jehovah the Lord, the strength of my salvation, Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
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8
Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked; Further not his evil device, [lest] they exalt them...
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9
As for the head of those that compass me about, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
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10
Let burning coals fall upon them: Let them be cast into the fire, Into deep pits, whence they shall...
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11
An evil speaker shall not be established in the earth: Evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow...
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12
I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And justice for the needy.
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13
Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: The upright shall dwell in thy presence....
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