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4 keep me, O YHWH, from the hands of the wicked, from the man of violence guard me—those who have devised to push down my steps. 5 The prideful ones have hidden a snare for me, and ropes they have spread as a net by the side of the path; lures they have set for me. Selah 6 I said, “O YHWH, You are my God;” give ear to, O YHWH, the voice of my supplications! 7 YHWH my Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head on the day of armor. 8 Do not grant, O YHWH, the desires of the wicked; do not promote his wicked device; lest they be exalted! Selah 9 the poison of those surrounding me, the trouble of their lips, let it cover them! 10 Let burning coals fall upon them; let them be cast into the fire, into deep pits, never to rise up again! 11 A man of tongues, do not let him be established in the earth; a man of violence, may evil hunt him to overflowing! 12 I know that YHWH upholds justice for the poor, and judgment for the needy. 13 Indeed, the righteous will give praise to Your name; the upright will dwell with Your face. Psalms 140:4-13, Berean Literal Bible. Public domain.
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