Verse 8
Psalms 140:8
Noah Webster Bible
8
Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.
Original Language Text
hebrew
יְהֹוִ֣ה אֲ֭דֹנָ/י עֹ֣ז יְשׁוּעָתִ֑/י סַכֹּ֥תָה לְ֝/רֹאשִׁ֗/י בְּ/י֣וֹם נָֽשֶׁק
English Translation
The LORD is my strength of salvation; He has covered my head in the day of battle.
AI translation from hebrew via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 140 Context
1
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the...
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Who imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they assembled for war.
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3
They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adder's poison is under their lips. Selah.
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4
Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed t...
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5
The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the way side: they have set...
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6
I said to the LORD, Thou art my God (Elohim): hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.
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7
O GOD 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 LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themsel...
9
As for the head of those that encompass me, 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, that they rise not...
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11
Let not an evil speaker be established on the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow hi...
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12
I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor.
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13
Surely the righteous shall give thanks to thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
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