Then it was reported to David that Ahithophel also had joined in swearing with Absalom. And David said, " O Lord, I beg you, to uncover the foolishness of the counsel of Ahithophel."
Psalm 140:8 - Catholic Public Domain Version For Lord, O Lord, my eyes look to you. In you, I have hoped. Do not take away my soul. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: Further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked; further not their wicked plot and device, lest they exalt themselves. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! American Standard Version (1901) Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked; Further not his evil device, lest they exalt themselves. [Selah Common English Bible LORD, don’t give the wicked what they want! Don’t allow their plans to succeed, or they’ll exalt themselves even more! Selah Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But o to thee, O Lord, Lord, are my eyes: in thee have I put my trust, take not away my soul. English Standard Version 2016 Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked; do not further their evil plot, or they will be exalted! Selah |
Then it was reported to David that Ahithophel also had joined in swearing with Absalom. And David said, " O Lord, I beg you, to uncover the foolishness of the counsel of Ahithophel."
O Lord, may all your works confess to you, and let your holy ones bless you.
But because of the wrath of the enemies, I have delayed it. Otherwise, perhaps their enemies would be arrogant and would say: "Our exalted hand, and not the Lord, has done all these things."