Psalm 140:1-3

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Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies

To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.

140 Deliver me, O Lord, from evil men;
    preserve me from violent men,
²who plan evil things in their heart,
    and stir up wars continually.
³They make their tongue sharp as a serpent’s,
    and under their lips is the poison of vipers.Selah

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