Psalm 140:4

Contemporary English Version 1995

Protect me, Lord, from cruel and brutal enemies, who want to destroy me.

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Don't let those proud and merciless people kick me around or chase me away.

Come and save me, Lord God, from vicious and cruel and brutal enemies!

I have followed you, without ever stumbling.

It's wrong to favor the guilty and keep the innocent from getting justice.

You love to say cruel things, and your words are a trap.

that refuses to listen to the snake charmer.