PSALM 140

Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies

Psalm 140:1 Deliver me, O LORD, from evil men; preserve me from violent men,

Psalm 140:2 who plan evil things in their heart, and stir up wars continually.

Psalm 140:3 They make their tongue sharp as a serpent’s, and under their lips is the poison of vipers.

Psalm 140:4 Guard me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from violent men, who have planned to trip up my feet.

Psalm 140:5 Arrogant men have hidden a trap for me, and with cords they have spread a net,  by the wayside they have set snares for me

Psalm 140:6 I say to the LORD, You are my God; give ear to the voice of my supplications, O LORD!

Psalm 140:7 O LORD, my Lord, my strong deliverer, you have covered my head in the day of battle.

Psalm 140:8 Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; do not further his evil plot!

Psalm 140:9 Those who surround me lift up their head, let the mischief of their lips overwhelm them!

Psalm 140:10 Let burning coals fall upon them! Let them be cast into pits, no more to rise!

Psalm 140:11 Let not the slanderer be established in the land; let evil hunt down the violent man speedily!

Psalm 140:12 I know that the LORD maintains the cause of the afflicted, and executes justice for the needy.

Psalm 140:13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks to your name; the upright shall dwell in your presence.