Psalms 140:1-4 Deliver Me, O Lord

1 Psalm 140
For the director of music. A psalm of David.
Rescue me, O Lord, from evil men;
protect me from men of violence,

2 who devise evil plans in their hearts
and stir up war every day.

3 They make their tongues as sharp as a serpent’s;
the poison of vipers is on their lips. Selah

4 Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked;
protect me from men of violence
who plan to trip my feet.

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Meaning of Psalms 140:1-4

In Psalms 140:1, "Rescue me, Lord, from evildoers; protect me from the violent," the psalmist's plea reveals a profound trust in God's power to deliver and shield His people from harm. It teaches us to seek God's refuge in times of danger, reaffirming His role as our ultimate protector and source of strength.

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