140:1   Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men; Preserve me from violent men

140:2  Who devise evil things in their hearts;They continually stir up wars.

140:3  They sharpen their tongues as a serpent; Poison of a viper lurks under their lips. Selah.

140:4   Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from violent men Who have purposed to trip up my feet.

140:5  The proud have hidden a trap for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the wayside; They have set snares for me. Selah.

140:6  I said to the LORD, "I acknowledge you as my God; Give ear, O LORD, to the voice of my supplications.

140:7  "O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle.

140:8  "Do not grant, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; Do not promote his evil device, that they may not feel exalted. Selah.

140:9  "As for the head of those who surround me, May the mischief of their lips cover them.

140:10  "May burning coals fall upon them; May You cast them into the fire, Into deep pits from which they cannot rise.

140:11  "May a slanderer not remain in the earth; May evil hunt the violent man speedily."

140:12  I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted And justice for the poor.

140:13  Surely the righteous will give thanks to Your name; The upright will dwell in Your presence.