# Psalm 140

> Lumin Translation

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/read/psalm/140

Translated from Hebrew and Greek with AI, then checked for clarity and fidelity.

1. Rescue me, Yahweh, from the evil man; guard me from violent men.
2. who plot calamities in their hearts, every day gathering for war.
3. They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; venom of the adder beneath their lips. Selah.
4. Guard me, Yahweh, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from violent men who have plotted to overthrow my steps.
5. The proud have hidden a snare for me, spreading cords of a net beside the path; they have set traps for me. Selah.
6. I said to Yahweh, "You are my God." Give ear, Yahweh, to the voice of my supplications.
7. Yahweh my Lord, strength of my salvation, you covered my head in the day of battle.
8. Do not grant, Yahweh, the desires of the wicked; do not promote his wicked device, lest they exalt themselves. Selah.
9. Let the trouble of their lips cover the head of those who surround me.
10. Let fiery coals be cast upon them; let him hurl them into the flames, into miry pits, lest they rise.
11. Let no man of wicked tongue be settled in the earth; let evil pursue the violent man to overthrow him.
12. I know that Yahweh will uphold the cause of the afflicted and justice for the needy.
13. Surely the righteous will praise your name; the upright will dwell in your presence.

## Nearby chapters

[Psalm 139](https://www.lumin.faith/read/psalm/139.md)
[Psalm 141](https://www.lumin.faith/read/psalm/141.md)

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