Psalms 140:4
They sharpen their tongues like serpents; the venom of vipers is under their lips. Selah.
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Other Translations
King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
KJV1611 – Modern English
Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from violent men, who have purposed to overthrow my steps.
King James Version 1611 (Original)
Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
Keep{H8104} me, O Jehovah,{H3068} from the hands{H3027} of the wicked;{H7563} Preserve{H5341} me from the violent{H2555} man:{H376} Who have purposed{H2803} to thrust{H1760} aside my steps.{H6471}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
Keep{H8104}{(H8798)} me, O LORD{H3068}, from the hands{H3027} of the wicked{H7563}; preserve{H5341}{(H8799)} me from the violent{H2555} man{H376}; who have purposed{H2803}{(H8804)} to overthrow{H1760}{(H8800)} my goings{H6471}.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
Sela. Kepe me (o LORDE) from the hande of the vngodly, preserue me from the wicked men, which are purposed to ouerthrowe my goinges.
Geneva Bible (1560)
Keepe mee, O Lord, from the handes of the wicked: preserue mee from the cruell man, which purposeth to cause my steppes to slide.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
Kepe me O God from the handes of the vngodly: preserue me from the outragious man, who haue deuised to thrust my feete from me.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
Webster's Bible (1833)
Yahweh, keep me from the hands of the wicked. Preserve me from the violent men who have determined to trip my feet.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
Preserve me, Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked, From one of violence Thou keepest me, Who have devised to overthrow my steps.
American Standard Version (1901)
Keep me, O Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from the violent man: Who have purposed to thrust aside my steps.
American Standard Version (1901)
Keep me, O Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from the violent man: Who have purposed to thrust aside my steps.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
O Lord, take me out of the hands of sinners; keep me safe from the violent man: for they are designing my downfall.
World English Bible (2000)
Yahweh, keep me from the hands of the wicked. Preserve me from the violent men who have determined to trip my feet.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
O LORD, shelter me from the power of the wicked! Protect me from violent men, who plan to knock me over.
Referenced Verses
- Ps 71:4 : 4 My God, rescue me from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and the oppressor.
- Prov 18:5 : 5 It is not good to show partiality to the wicked or to subvert the justice of the righteous.
- Ps 17:8-9 : 8 Protect me as you would the pupil of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings. 9 Protect me from the wicked who attack me, from my life’s enemies who surround me.
- Ps 36:11 : 11 Extend your steadfast love to those who know you, and your righteousness to the upright in heart.
- Ps 37:32-40 : 32 The wicked person lies in wait for the righteous and seeks to kill him. 33 The LORD will not leave him in the hands of the wicked or condemn him when he is judged. 34 Wait for the LORD and keep His way, and He will exalt you to inherit the land. When the wicked are destroyed, you will see it. 35 I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a luxuriant native tree. 36 Yet he passed away and was no more; though I searched for him, he could not be found. 37 Observe the blameless and consider the upright, for there is a future for the person of peace. 38 But the transgressors will all be destroyed; the future of the wicked will be cut off. 39 The salvation of the righteous comes from the LORD; He is their stronghold in times of trouble. 40 The LORD helps and delivers them; He delivers them from the wicked and saves them because they take refuge in Him.
- Ps 55:1-3 : 1 To the chief musician, accompanied by stringed instruments, a contemplative psalm of David. 2 Listen to my prayer, O God, and do not ignore my plea for mercy. 3 Pay attention to me and answer me. My thoughts are restless, and I am distraught.
- Ps 17:5 : 5 Hold steady my steps in your paths so that my feet do not slip.
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1 For the director of music, a psalm of David.
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4 My God, rescue me from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and the oppressor.
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- Ps 17:8-92 verses78%
8 Protect me as you would the pupil of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings.
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11 Extend your steadfast love to those who know you, and your righteousness to the upright in heart.
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8 O LORD, my Master, the strength of my salvation, you have shielded my head on the day of battle.
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1 A Miktam of David: Guard me, O God, for I have taken refuge in You.
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48 The God who avenges me and subdues peoples under me,
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115 Depart from me, evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.
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3 God, save me by Your name, and vindicate me by Your power.
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16 My strength is dried up like a broken piece of pottery, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth; you lay me in the dust of death.