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Psalms 140:4

Psalms 140:4 is verse 4 of Psalms chapter 140, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

Guard me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked. Keep me safe from men of violence who scheme to make me stumble.

Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.

Yahweh, keep me from the hands of the wicked. Preserve me from the violent men who have determined to trip my feet.

Psalms 140:2–6 · Berean Standard Bible

2 who devise evil in their hearts and stir up war all day long.

3 They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Selah

4 Guard me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked. Keep me safe from men of violence who scheme to make me stumble.

5 The proud hide a snare for me; the cords of their net are spread along the path, and lures are set out for me. Selah

6 I say to the LORD, “You are my God.” Hear, O LORD, my cry for help.

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