Psalm 140:4

Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter)

Lord, keep me from the wicked's hands, from vi'lent men me save; Who utterly to overthrow my goings purpos'd have.

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Let not the foot of cruel pride come, and against me stand; And let me not removed be, Lord, by the wicked's hand.

Free me, my God, from wicked hands, hands cruel and unjust:

Hold up my goings, Lord, me guide in those thy paths divine, So that my footsteps may not slide out of those ways of thine.

Thou lovest all-devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.

That so she may not hear the voice of one that charm her would, No, not though he most cunning were, and charm most wisely could.