Psalms 140
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Preserve me from the violent man:
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They continually gather themselves together for war.
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Viper’s poison is under their lips.
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Preserve me from the violent men who have determined to trip my feet.
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They have set traps for me.
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Listen to the cry of my petitions, Yahweh.
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you have covered my head in the day of battle.
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Don’t let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud.
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let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
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into miry pits, from where they never rise.
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Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
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and justice for the needy.
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The upright will dwell in your presence.