Psalm 140

1 For the one directing. A Psalm of David. <span class=|reftext|><a href=|#|><b>1</b></a> Rescue me, O YHWH, from the evil man; from the man of violence guard me—

2 those who devise evil in the heart, [and] all the day they stir up wars.

3 They sharpen their tongues like a snake; the venom of a viper [is] under their lips. Selah

4 keep me, O YHWH, from the hands of the wicked, from the man of violence guard me—those who have devised to push down my steps.

5 The prideful ones have hidden a snare for me, and ropes they have spread [as] a net by the side of the path; lures they have set for me. Selah

6 I said, “O YHWH, You [are] my God;” give ear to, O YHWH, the voice of my supplications!

7 YHWH [my] Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head on the day of armor.

8 Do not grant, O YHWH, the desires of the wicked; do not promote his wicked device; [lest] they be exalted! Selah

9 the poison of those surrounding me, the trouble of their lips, let it cover them!

10 Let burning coals fall upon them; let them be cast into the fire, into deep pits, never to rise up again!

11 A man of tongues, do not let him be established in the earth; a man of violence, may evil hunt him to overflowing!

12 I know that YHWH upholds justice for the poor, [and] judgment for the needy.

13 Indeed, the righteous will give praise to Your name; the upright will dwell with Your face.