Psalms 140:1-5
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.
Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;140.1 violent…: Heb. man of violences
Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.
They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah.
Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah.