Psalm 140:2

Good News Translation (US Version)

They are always plotting evil, always stirring up quarrels.

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They gather in hiding places and watch everything I do, hoping to kill me.

They make evil plans as they lie in bed; nothing they do is good, and they never reject anything evil.

From you, Nineveh, there came someone full of wicked schemes, who plotted against the Lord.

Yes, they burned like an oven with their plotting. All night their anger smoldered, and in the morning it burst into flames.

Those who plan evil are in for a rude surprise, but those who work for good will find happiness.

When I speak of peace, they are for war.

How much longer will all of you attack someone who is no stronger than a broken-down fence?

Those who want to kill me lay traps for me, and those who want to hurt me threaten to ruin me; they never stop plotting against me.

They make their plans, and plot against him, but they will not succeed.

Look! They are waiting to kill me; cruel people are gathering against me. It is not because of any sin or wrong I have done,