Psalm 140:2-4

Christian Standard Bible

²who plan evil in their hearts.
They stir up wars all day long.^(A)
³They make their tongues
as sharp as a snake’s bite;
viper’s venom is under their lips.^(B)Selah

⁴Protect me, Lord,
from the power of the wicked.^(C)
Keep me safe from violent men
who plan to make me stumble.^[a]^(D)

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Footnotes

140:4 Lit to trip up my steps

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