Psalm 140:2

English Standard Version 2016

who plan evil things in their heart and stir up wars continually.

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They stir up strife, they lurk; they watch my steps, as they have waited for my life.

He plots trouble while on his bed; he sets himself in a way that is not good; he does not reject evil.

From you came one who plotted evil against the Lord, a worthless counselor.

For with hearts like an oven they approach their intrigue; all night their anger smolders; in the morning it blazes like a flaming fire.

Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy.

I am for peace, but when I speak, they are for war!

How long will all of you attack a man to batter him, like a leaning wall, a tottering fence?

Those who seek my life lay their snares; those who seek my hurt speak of ruin and meditate treachery all day long.

Though they plan evil against you, though they devise mischief, they will not succeed.

For behold, they lie in wait for my life; fierce men stir up strife against me. For no transgression or sin of mine, O Lord,