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Psalms 140:4-9

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

5 Proud men have hidden a snare for me;
they have spread out the cords of their net
and have set traps for me along my path. Selah

6 O Lord, I say to you, “You are my God.”
Hear, O Lord, my cry for mercy.

7 O Sovereign Lord, my strong deliverer,
who shields my head in the day of battle—

8 do not grant the wicked their desires, O Lord;
do not let their plans succeed,
or they will become proud. Selah

9 Let the heads of those who surround me
be covered with the trouble their lips have caused.

Cross References for Psalms 140:4-9

Proverbs 18:5 - It is not good to be partial to the wicked or to deprive the innocent of justice. Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:5 Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:5

Psalms 118:13 - I was pushed back and about to fall, but the Lord helped me. Click to read the verse Psalms 118:13 Click to read the verse Psalms 118:13

Psalms 18:48 - who saves me from my enemies. You exalted me above my foes; from violent men you rescued me. Click to read the verse Psalms 18:48 Click to read the verse Psalms 18:48

Psalms 132:16 - I will clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints will ever sing for joy. Click to read the verse Psalms 132:16 Click to read the verse Psalms 132:16

2 Samuel 22:49 - who sets me free from my enemies. You exalted me above my foes; from violent men you rescued me. Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 22:49 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 22:49

2 Samuel 22:3 - my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stro... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 22:3 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 22:3

Psalms 140:1 - Psalm 140 For the director of music. A psalm of David. Rescue me, O Lord, from evil men; protec... Click to read the verse Psalms 140:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 140:1

Psalms 17:5 - My steps have held to your paths; my feet have not slipped. Click to read the verse Psalms 17:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 17:5

Psalms 25:19 - See how my enemies have increased and how fiercely they hate me! Click to read the verse Psalms 25:19 Click to read the verse Psalms 25:19

Psalms 36:11 - May the foot of the proud not come against me, nor the hand of the wicked drive me away. Click to read the verse Psalms 36:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 36:11

Psalms 17:8-9 - Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings Click to read the verse Psalms 17:8-9 Click to read the verse Psalms 17:8-9

Psalms 71:4 - Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of evil and cruel men. Click to read the verse Psalms 71:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 71:4

Psalms 55:1-3 - Psalm 55 For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A maskil of David. Listen to my ... Click to read the verse Psalms 55:1-3 Click to read the verse Psalms 55:1-3

Psalms 37:32-40 - The wicked lie in wait for the righteous, seeking their very lives; Click to read the verse Psalms 37:32-40 Click to read the verse Psalms 37:32-40