^140:1 Deliver me, O Jehovah, from the evil man. Preserve me from the violent man, ^140:2 and men who devise mischievous things in their heart. They gather themselves continually together for war. ^140:3 They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent. Adders' poison is under their lips. Selah.

    ^140:4 Keep me, O Jehovah, from the hands of a wicked man. Preserve me from violent men, who have purposed to thrust aside my steps. ^140:5 The proud have hid a snare for me and cords. They have spread a net by the wayside. They have set snares for me. Selah.

    ^140:6 I said to Jehovah, You are my God. Listen to the voice of my supplications, O Jehovah.

    ^140:7 O Jehovah the Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle.

    ^140:8 Do not grant, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked man. Do not further his evil device. They exalt themselves. Selah.

    ^140:9 As for the head of those who encompass me around, let the evil of their own lips cover them.^140:10 Let burning coals shake down upon them. Let them be cast into the fire, into deep pits, from where they will not rise.

    ^140:11 An evil speaker will not be established in the earth. Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him.

    ^140:12 I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted man and justice for the needy.^140:13Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence.