Psalms 140 ~ Listen and Read Along

Dramatized KJV
JV McGee
Psalm 140 deals with the subject of foes without. The singer is conscious that he is surrounded by enemies. Verses 1~5 describes the malice of the enemies, and ends with prayer for preservation. Verses 6~10 commences with earnest prayer, the confidence of which is based upon past experiences of deliverance; and it ends with a definite request for the discomfiture of his foes. The final v 11~13 is an affirmation of faith. The singer is confident that in the government of The LORD evil men cannot continue.

The Treasury of David

 

Deliver Me, O Lord, from Evil Men    

Psalms 140:1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;
Psalms 140:2 Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.
Psalms 140:3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah.
Psalms 140:4 Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
Psalms 140:5 The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah.
Psalms 140:6 I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.
Psalms 140:7 O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
Psalms 140:8 Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.
Psalms 140:9 As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
Psalms 140:10 Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.
Psalms 140:11 Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
Psalms 140:12 I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor.
Psalms 140:13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
  
  
  
  
  
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