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Psalm 140:2

Modern English Version

who devise evil things in their hearts; continually do they stir up wars.

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

For they intended evil against You; they devised a plot which they are not able to perform.

He devises mischief on his bed; he sets himself on a path that is not good; he does not reject evil.

Those who seek my life lay their snares; those who seek my harm speak of destruction, and plan treachery all day long.

They stir up strife, they lurk, they watch my steps, when they wait for my life.

For behold, they lie in wait for my life; the mighty gather against me, not for my transgression nor for my sin, O Lord.

How long will you assault a man? So you can murder all of you, like a leaning wall and a tottering fence.

Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but joy comes to the counselors of peace.

For they are kindled like an oven. Their heart burns within them; their anger smolders all night; in the morning it blazes like a flaming fire.

Out of you, O Nineveh, comes one, a worthless counselor, who devises evil against the Lord.