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Psalms 139

## The Book of Psalms

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| # Chapter 140
#### 1 | To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David. O Lord, take me out of the power of the evil man; keep me safe from the violent man:
#### 2 | For their hearts are full of evil designs; and they are ever making ready causes of war.
#### 3 | Their tongues are sharp like the tongue of a snake; the poison of snakes is under their lips. (Selah.)
#### 4 | O Lord, take me out of the hands of sinners; keep me safe from the violent man: for they are designing my downfall.
#### 5 | The men of pride have put secret cords for my feet; stretching nets in my way, so that they may take me with their tricks. (Selah.)
#### 6 | I have said to the Lord, You are my God: give ear, O Lord, to the voice of my prayer.
#### 7 | O Lord God, the strength of my salvation, you have been a cover over my head in the day of the fight.
#### 8 | O Lord, give not the wrongdoer his desire; give him no help in his evil designs, or he may be uplifted in pride. (Selah.)
#### 9 | As for those who come round me, let their heads be covered by the evil of their lips.
#### 10 | Let burning flames come down on them: let them be put into the fire, and into deep waters, so that they may not get up again.
#### 11 | Let not a man of evil tongue be safe on earth: let destruction overtake the violent man with blow on blow.
#### 12 | I am certain that the Lord will take care of the cause of the poor, and of the rights of those who are troubled.
#### 13 | Truly, the upright will give praise to your name: the holy will have a place in your house.

Psalms 141

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