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For the Leader. A Psalm of David.

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Deliver me, O HaShem, from the evil man; preserve me from the violent man;

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Who devise evil things in their heart; every day do they stir up wars.

140:004

They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; vipers' venom is under their lips. Selah

140:005

Keep me, O HaShem, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to make my steps slip.

140:006

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

140:007

I have said unto HaShem: 'Thou art my G-d'; give ear, O HaShem, unto the voice of my supplications.

140:008

O GOD the L-rd, the strength of my salvation, who hast screened my head in the day of battle,

140:009

Grant not, O HaShem, the desires of the wicked; further not his evil device, so that they exalt themselves. Selah

140:010

As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.

140:011

Let burning coals fall upon them; let them be cast into the fire, into deep pits, that they rise not up again.

140:012

A slanderer shall not be established in the earth; the violent and evil man shall be hunted with thrust upon thrust.

140:013

I know that HaShem will maintain the cause of the poor, and the right of the needy.

140:014

Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto Thy name; the upright shall dwell in Thy presence.