Psalms 140

NEW AMERICAN BIBLE	NEW AMERICAN BIBLE
1 For the leader. A psalm of David.	1 For the leader. A psalm of David.
2 Deliver me, LORD, from the wicked; preserve me from the violent,	2 Deliver me, LORD, from the wicked; preserve me from the violent,
3 From those who plan evil in their hearts, who stir up conflicts every day,	3 From those who plan evil in their hearts, who stir up conflicts every day,
4 Who sharpen their tongues like serpents, venom of asps upon their lips. Selah	4 Who sharpen their tongues like serpents, venom of asps upon their lips. Selah
5 Keep me, LORD, from the clutches of the wicked; preserve me from the violent, who plot to trip me up.	5 Keep me, LORD, from the clutches of the wicked; preserve me from the violent, who plot to trip me up.
6 The arrogant have set a trap for me; villains have spread a net, laid snares for me by the wayside. Selah	6 The arrogant have set a trap for me; villains have spread a net, laid snares for me by the wayside. Selah
7 I say to the LORD: You are my God; listen, LORD, to the words of my prayer.	7 I say to the LORD: You are my God; listen, LORD, to the words of my prayer.
8 My revered LORD, my strong helper, my helmet on the day of battle.	8 My revered LORD, my strong helper, my helmet on the day of battle.
9 LORD, do not grant the desires of the wicked; do not let their plots succeed. Selah	9 LORD, do not grant the desires of the wicked; do not let their plots succeed. Selah
10 Around me they raise their proud heads; may the mischief they threaten overwhelm them.	10 Around me they raise their proud heads; may the mischief they threaten overwhelm them.
11 May God rain burning coals upon them, cast them into the grave never more to rise.	11 May God rain burning coals upon them, cast them into the grave never more to rise.
12 Slanderers will not survive on earth; evil will quickly entrap the violent.	12 Slanderers will not survive on earth; evil will quickly entrap the violent.
13 For I know the LORD will secure justice for the needy, their rights for the poor.	13 For I know the LORD will secure justice for the needy, their rights for the poor.
14 Then the just will give thanks to your name; the upright will dwell in your presence.	14 Then the just will give thanks to your name; the upright will dwell in your presence.