Psalm 140 — Psalms 140:3–8

They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent;
Adders' poison is under their lips.
[Selah

Keep me, O Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked;
Preserve me from the violent man:
Who have purposed to thrust aside my steps.

The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords;
They have spread a net by the wayside;
They have set gins for me.
[Selah

I said unto Jehovah, Thou art my God:
Give ear unto the voice of my supplications, O Jehovah.

O Jehovah the Lord, the strength of my salvation,
Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.

Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked;
Further not his evil device, lest they exalt themselves.
[Selah