Verse 4

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 power of the wicked, from the hand of the cruel oppressor!
• Prov 18:5 : 5 It is terrible to show partiality to the wicked, by depriving a righteous man of justice.
• Ps 17:8-9 : 8 Protect me as you would protect the pupil of your eye! Hide me in the shadow of your wings! 9 Protect me from the wicked men who attack me, my enemies who crowd around me for the kill.
• Ps 36:11 : 11 Do not let arrogant men overtake me, or let evil men make me homeless!
• Ps 37:32-40 : 32 Evil men set an ambush for the godly and try to kill them. 33 But the LORD does not surrender the godly, or allow them to be condemned in a court of law. 34 Rely on the LORD! Obey his commands! Then he will permit you to possess the land; you will see the demise of evil men. 35 I have seen ruthless evil men growing in influence, like a green tree grows in its native soil. 36 But then one passes by, and suddenly they have disappeared! I looked for them, but they could not be found. 37 Take note of the one who has integrity! Observe the upright! For the one who promotes peace has a future. 38 Sinful rebels are totally destroyed; evil men have no future. 39 But the LORD delivers the godly; he protects them in times of trouble. 40 The LORD helps them and rescues them; he rescues them from evil men and delivers them, for they seek his protection.
• Ps 55:1-3 : 1 For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a well-written song by David. Listen, O God, to my prayer! Do not ignore my appeal for mercy! 2 Pay attention to me and answer me! I am so upset and distressed, I am beside myself, 3 because of what the enemy says, and because of how the wicked pressure me, for they hurl trouble down upon me and angrily attack me.
• Ps 17:5 : 5 I carefully obey your commands; I do not deviate from them.