Psalms 140:1
Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 140 connects to 10 cross-references. A lament of David calling for deliverance from evil and violent men who have sharpened their tongues like serpents and planned evil attacks. The psalmist takes refuge in the Lord as his strong deliverer and trusted shield, confident the Lord …
Other Translations
Deliver me, O Jehovah, from the evil man; Preserve me from the violent man:
To the Overseer. --A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O Jehovah, from an evil man, From one of violence Thou keepest me.
O Lord, take me out of the power of the evil man; keep me safe from the violent man:
Cross References
Why dost thou shew me iniquity, and cause me to behold grievance? for spoiling and violence are before me: and …
O Lord, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! even cry out unto thee of violence, and …
Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to …
Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and …
For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not for my transgression, nor …
Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.
Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust …
He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast …
Arise, O Lord, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, which is thy sword: