140 1 Deliver me, O Yahweh, from evil men;
preserve me from violent men,
140 2 who plan evil things in their heart,
and stir up wars continually.
140 3 They make their tongue sharp as a serpent's,
and under their lips is the poison of vipers. Selah
140 4 Guard me, O Yahweh, from the hands of the wicked;
preserve me from violent men,
who have planned to trip up my feet.
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. Selah
140 6 I say to Yahweh, You are my God;
give ear to the voice of my supplications, O Yahweh!
140 7 O Yahweh, my Yahweh, my strong deliverer,
you have covered my head in the day of battle.
140 8 Grant not, O Yahweh, the desires of the wicked;
do not further his evil plot! Selah
140 9 Those who surround me lift up their head,
let the mischief of their lips overwhelm them!
140 10 Let burning coals fall upon them!
Let them be cast into pits, no more to rise!
140 11 Let not the slanderer be established in the land;
let evil hunt down the violent man speedily!
140 12 I know that Yahweh maintains the cause of the afflicted,
and executes justice for the needy.
140 13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks to your name;
the upright shall dwell in your presence.