Psalm 140:5 Context

◄ Psalm 140:5 ►

The proud hide a snare for me; the cords of their net are spread along the path, and lures are set out for me. Selah

Context

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

Selah.

6I said to the LORD, “You are my God;
Give ear, O LORD, to the voice of my supplications.

7“O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation,
You have covered my head in the day of battle.

8“Do not grant, O LORD, the desires of the wicked;
Do not promote his evil device, that they not be exalted.

Selah.

9“As for the head of those who surround me,
May the mischief of their lips cover them.

10“May burning coals fall upon them;
May they be cast into the fire,
Into deep pits from which they cannot rise.

11“May a slanderer not be established in the earth;
May evil hunt the violent man speedily.”

12I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted
And justice for the poor.

13Surely the righteous will give thanks to Your name;
The upright will dwell in Your presence.

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