Psalm 140:1

English Standard Version 2016

Deliver me, O Lord, from evil men; preserve me from violent men,

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Guard me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from violent men, who have planned to trip up my feet.

who rescued me from my enemies; yes, you exalted me above those who rose against me; you delivered me from the man of violence.

Rescue me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and cruel man.

Let not the slanderer be established in the land; let evil hunt down the violent man speedily!

Arise, O Lord! Confront him, subdue him! Deliver my soul from the wicked by your sword,

Vindicate me, O God, and defend my cause against an ungodly people, from the deceitful and unjust man deliver me!