1 a140:1 V.1 is v. 2 in MT, and so throughout the chapter. Deliver me, LORD, from evil people, preserve me from violent men, ISV — Psalm 140:1
2 who craft evil plans in their minds, inciting wars every day. b140:2 Lit. all day; LXX DSS 11QPs read all the day ISV — Psalm 140:2
3 They sharpen their tongues like a serpent; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Interlude ISV — Psalm 140:3
4 Protect me, LORD, from the control of evil people, from violent men who have planned to trip me. ISV — Psalm 140:4
5 The arrogant have laid a trap for me; they have spread a net with ropes, lining it with snares along the way. Interlude ISV — Psalm 140:5
6 So I say to the LORD, “You are my God; listen to my voice as I plead for mercy, LORD. ISV — Psalm 140:6
7 LORD, my Lord, my strong deliverer, you have protected my head in the time c140:7 Lit. day of battle. ISV — Psalm 140:7
8 Never grant, LORD, the desires of the wicked; never condone their plans so they cannot exalt themselves. Interlude ISV — Psalm 140:8
9 May those who surround me discover that the trouble they talk about falls on their own head! ISV — Psalm 140:9
10 May burning coals fall on them; may they be cast into fire, and into miry pits, never to rise again. ISV — Psalm 140:10
11 Let not the slanderer d140:11 Lit. the man of tongue become established in the land. May evil quickly hunt down the violent man. ISV — Psalm 140:11
12 I know that the LORD will act on behalf of the tormented, providing justice for the needy. ISV — Psalm 140:12
13 Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name, while the upright live in your presence. ISV — Psalm 140:13