Psalm 140:2

Modern English Version

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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