Psalms 140:1

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

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Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

Ps 18:48 : 48 He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.
Ps 71:4 : 4 Deliver{H8761)} me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous{H8764)} and cruel man{H8802)}.
Ps 140:4 : 4 Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
Ps 140:11 : 11 Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
Hab 1:2-3 : 2 O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! even cry out unto thee of violence, and thou wilt not save! 3 Why dost thou shew me iniquity, and cause me to behold grievance? for spoiling and violence are before me: and there are that raise up strife and contention.
Ps 17:13 : 13 Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, which is thy sword:
Ps 43:1 : 1 Judge{H8798)} me, O God, and plead{H8798)} my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver{H8762)} me from the deceitful and unjust man.
Ps 59:1-3 : 1 To the chief Musician{H8764)}, Altaschith{H8686)}, Michtam of David; when Saul sent{H8800)}, and they watched{H8799)} the house to kill him{H8687)}. Deliver{H8685)} me from mine enemies{H8802)}, O my God: defend{H8762)} me from them that rise up{H8693)} against me. 2 Deliver{H8685)} me from the workers{H8802)} of iniquity, and save{H8685)} me from bloody men. 3 For, lo, they lie in wait{H8804)} for my soul: the mighty are gathered{H8799)} against me; not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O LORD.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Ps 140:4
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4Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
Ps 59:1-3
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82%
1To the chief Musician{H8764)}, Altaschith{H8686)}, Michtam of David; when Saul sent{H8800)}, and they watched{H8799)} the house to kill him{H8687)}. Deliver{H8685)} me from mine enemies{H8802)}, O my God: defend{H8762)} me from them that rise up{H8693)} against me.
2Deliver{H8685)} me from the workers{H8802)} of iniquity, and save{H8685)} me from bloody men.
3For, lo, they lie in wait{H8804)} for my soul: the mighty are gathered{H8799)} against me; not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O LORD.
Ps 71:4
79%
4Deliver{H8761)} me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous{H8764)} and cruel man{H8802)}.
Prov 2:12
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12To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things;
Ps 18:48
77%
48He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.
Ps 119:134
76%
134Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.
Ps 143:9
75%
9Deliver me, O LORD, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me.
Ps 140:11
75%
11Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
Ps 7:1
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1Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the LORD, concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite. O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me:
Ps 17:13
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13Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, which is thy sword:
Ps 120:2
74%
2Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue.
Ps 43:1
74%
1Judge{H8798)} me, O God, and plead{H8798)} my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver{H8762)} me from the deceitful and unjust man.
2 Sam 22:49
74%
49And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: thou also hast lifted me up on high above them that rose up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.
Ps 139:19
74%
19Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God: depart from me therefore, ye bloody men.
Ps 119:115
74%
115Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.
Ps 71:2
74%
2Deliver{H8686)} me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape{H8762)}: incline{H8685)} thine ear unto me, and save{H8685)} me.
Ps 144:11
73%
11Rid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children, whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood:
Ps 64:1-2
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73%
1To the chief Musician{H8764)}, A Psalm of David. Hear{H8798)} my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve{H8799)} my life from fear of the enemy{H8802)}.
2Hide{H8686)} me from the secret counsel of the wicked{H8688)}; from the insurrection of the workers{H8802)} of iniquity:
Ps 16:1
73%
1Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
Ps 141:9
73%
9Keep me from the snares which they have laid for me, and the gins of the workers of iniquity.
Ps 121:7
73%
7The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
Jer 15:21
73%
21And I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the terrible.
Ps 82:4
72%
4Deliver{H8761)} the poor and needy: rid{H8685)} them out of the hand of the wicked.
Ps 40:13
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13Be pleased{H8798)}, O LORD, to deliver{H8687)} me: O LORD, make haste{H8798)} to help me.
Ps 17:9
72%
9From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about.
Ps 28:3
72%
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Jer 20:13
72%
13Sing unto the LORD, praise ye the LORD: for he hath delivered the soul of the poor from the hand of evildoers.
Ps 51:14
72%
14Deliver{H8685)} me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud{H8762)} of thy righteousness.
Ps 140:2
72%
2Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.
Ps 22:20
72%
20Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog.
Job 16:11
72%
11God hath delivered me to the ungodly, and turned me over into the hands of the wicked.
Ps 97:10
72%
10Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
Job 6:23
72%
23Or, Deliver me from the enemy's hand? or, Redeem me from the hand of the mighty?
Ps 27:12
72%
12Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.
Ps 94:16
71%
16Who will rise up{H8799)} for me against the evildoers{H8688)}? or who will stand up{H8691)} for me against the workers{H8802)} of iniquity?
Ps 70:1
71%
1To the chief Musician{H8764)}, A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance{H8687)}. Make haste, O God, to deliver{H8687)} me; make haste{H8798)} to help me, O LORD.
Ps 31:15
71%
15My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.
Ps 109:20-21
2 verses
71%
20Let this be the reward of mine adversaries from the LORD, and of them that speak evil against my soul.
21But do thou for me, O GOD the Lord, for thy name's sake: because thy mercy is good, deliver thou me.
Ps 141:4
71%
4Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties.
Ps 18:17
71%
17He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me.
Prov 16:29
70%
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Ps 86:14
70%
14O God, the proud are risen{H8804)} against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought{H8765)} after my soul; and have not set{H8804)} thee before them.
Ps 140:8
70%
8Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.
Jer 17:17
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17Be not a terror unto me: thou art my hope in the day of evil.
Ps 39:8
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8Deliver me from all my transgressions: make{H8799)} me not the reproach of the foolish.
Ps 142:6
70%
6Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.