Psalm 140:2

New King James Version

Who plan evil things in their hearts; They continually gather together for war.

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They gather together, They hide, they mark my steps, When they lie in wait for my life.

He devises wickedness on his bed; He sets himself in a way that is not good; He does not abhor evil.

From you comes forth one Who plots evil against the Lord, A wicked counselor.

They prepare their heart like an oven, While they lie in wait; Their baker sleeps all night; In the morning it burns like a flaming fire.

Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.

I am for peace; But when I speak, they are for war.

How long will you attack a man? You shall be slain, all of you, Like a leaning wall and a tottering fence.

Those also who seek my life lay snares for me; Those who seek my hurt speak of destruction, And plan deception all the day long.

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

For look, they lie in wait for my life; The mighty gather against me, Not for my transgression nor for my sin, O Lord.