Psalm 140:4

New English Translation

O Lord, shelter me from the power of the wicked! Protect me from violent men, who plan to knock me over.

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I carefully obey your commands; I do not deviate from them.

Do not let arrogant men overtake me, or let evil men make me homeless!

You love to use all the words that destroy, and the tongue that deceives.

that does not respond to the magicians, or to a skilled snake-charmer.

My God, rescue me from the power of the wicked, from the hand of the cruel oppressor!

It is terrible to show partiality to the wicked, by depriving a righteous man of justice.