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Psalm 140:1

Bible in Basic English 1965

To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David. O Lord, take me out of the power of the evil man; keep me safe from the violent man:

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Let not a man of evil tongue be safe on earth: let destruction overtake the violent man with blow on blow.

O Lord, take me out of the hands of sinners; keep me safe from the violent man: for they are designing my downfall.

Up! Lord, come out against him, make him low, with your sword be my saviour from the evil-doer.

He makes me free from my haters; I am lifted up over those who come up against me: you have made me free from the violent man.

Be my judge, O God, supporting my cause against a nation without religion; O keep me from the false and evil man.

O my God, take me out of the hand of the sinner, out of the hand of the evil and cruel man.