Psalm 140
Prayer for Rescue
For the choir director. A psalm of David.
1 Rescue me, LORD, from evil men.
Keep me safe from violent men b
2 who plan evil in their hearts.
They stir up wars all day long. c
as sharp as a snake’s bite;
viper’s venom is under their lips. d Selah
from the power of the wicked. e
Keep me safe from violent men
who plan to make me stumble. Y,f
5 The proud hide a trap with ropes for me;
they spread a net along the path
and set snares for me. g Selah
6 I say to the LORD, “You are my God.”
Listen, LORD, to my cry for help. h
7 LORD, my Lord, my strong Savior,
you shield my head on the day of battle. i
8 LORD, do not grant the desires of the wicked;
do not let them achieve their goals.
Otherwise, they will become proud. j Selah
9 When those who surround me rise up, Z
may the trouble their lips cause overwhelm them. k
10 Let hot coals fall on them.
Let them be thrown into the fire,
into the abyss, never again to rise. l
11 Do not let a slanderer stay in the land.
Let evil relentlessly A hunt down a violent man. m
12 I B know that the LORD upholds
the just cause of the poor,
justice for the needy. n
13 Surely the righteous will praise your name;
the upright will live in your presence. o