Psalms 140:5

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Psalms 140:3–7 · Berean Standard Bible

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.

7 O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You shield my head in the day of battle.

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His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and violence; trouble and malice are under his tongue.

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Psalms 10:10

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Psalms 119:110

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Psalms 141:10

Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I pass by in safety.

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Jeremiah 18:22

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