Cross References

Psalm 140:1

Good News Translation

Save me, Lord, from evildoers; keep me safe from violent people.

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May those who accuse others falsely not succeed; may evil overtake violent people and destroy them.

Protect me, Lord, from the power of the wicked; keep me safe from violent people who plot my downfall.

Come, Lord! Oppose my enemies and defeat them! Save me from the wicked by your sword;

and saves me from my foes. O Lord, you give me victory over my enemies and protect me from violent people.

O God, declare me innocent, and defend my cause against the ungodly; deliver me from lying and evil people!

My God, rescue me from wicked people, from the power of cruel and evil people.