Psalm 140:8

New Living Translation

Lord, do not let evil people have their way. Do not let their evil schemes succeed, or they will become proud. Interlude

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:31

When someone told David that his adviser Ahithophel was now backing Absalom, David prayed, “O Lord, let Ahithophel give Absalom foolish advice!”

Psalm 144:10

For you grant victory to kings! You rescued your servant David from the fatal sword.

Psalm 27:12

Do not let me fall into their hands. For they accuse me of things I’ve never done; with every breath they threaten me with violence.

Deuteronomy 32:27

But I feared the taunt of Israel’s enemy, who might misunderstand and say, “Our own power has triumphed! The Lord had nothing to do with this!”’