Psalm 140 - King James 3 - The Literal Traslation

¹ To the chief musician. A Psalm of David. O Jehovah, deliver me from the evil man; guard me from the man of violence,

² who devises evil things in the heart; they gather wars all the day.

³ They sharpen their tongues like a snake; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah.

⁴ O Jehovah, keep me from the hands of the wicked one; guard me from the man of violence who plan to trip up my steps.

⁵ The proud ones have hidden a trap and cords for me; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set snares for me. Selah.

⁶ I said to Jehovah, You are my God; O Jehovah, give ear to the voice of my prayers.

⁷ O Jehovah the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of armor.

⁸ O Jehovah, do not grant the desires of the wicked one; do not promote his plan, lest they be exalted. Selah.

⁹ As for the head of those around me, let the evil of their own lips cover them.

¹⁰ Make coals of fire to fall on them; let them fall into pits; they shall not rise again.

¹¹ Do not let a man of tongue be established in the earth; evil shall hunt the violent man, thrust upon thrust.

¹² I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted ones, the justice of the poor ones .

¹³ Surely the righteous ones shall give thanks to Your name; the upright ones shall dwell in Your presence.