Psalms 140

Deliver Me, O Lord, from Evil Men

1 Deliver me, O LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man; Evil: Psalms 17:13, 71:4, 140:4, 140:11. Parallel theme: Psalms 18:48, 43:1

2 Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war. Parallel theme: Psalms 21:11, 36:4, 38:12, 56:6, 62:3, 120:7, Proverbs 12:20, Hosea 7:6, Nahum 1:11 +4

3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah. Parallel theme: Psalms 57:4, 58:4, Genesis 3:13, Proverbs 12:18, 23:32, Isaiah 59:13, Jeremiah 9:3, 9:5, Matthew 12:34, 2 Corinthians 11:3 +5

4 Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings. Evil: Psalms 36:11, 71:4. Parallel theme: Psalms 17:5

5 The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah. Parallel theme: Psalms 31:4, 35:7, 36:11, 57:6, 119:69, 119:85, 119:110, 142:3, Jeremiah 18:20, 18:22 +5

6 I said unto the LORD, Thou art my GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity.: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD. References Lord: Psalms 16:2, 116:1, 119:57, 130:2, 142:5, 143:1. References God: Psalms 31:14, 64:1, 91:2, Zechariah 13:9 +5

7 O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvationSalvation: יְשׁוּעָה (Yeshuah). The Hebrew yeshuah (יְשׁוּעָה) means salvation or deliverance—rescue from danger or enemies. This is the root of 'Jesus' (Yeshua), meaning 'YHWH saves.', thou hast covered my head in the day of battle. Salvation: Psalms 18:35, 27:1, 62:2, 62:7, 89:26, 95:1, 144:10, Isaiah 12:2. References God: Psalms 59:17. References Lord: 2 Samuel 8:14 +5

8 Grant not, O LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah. References Lord: Deuteronomy 32:27, 2 Samuel 15:31. Parallel theme: Psalms 27:12

9 As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them. Parallel theme: Psalms 7:16, 64:8, 94:23, Esther 7:10, Proverbs 10:6, 10:11, 12:13, 18:7 +3

10 Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again. Parallel theme: Psalms 11:6, 21:9, 55:23, 120:4, Proverbs 28:10, 28:17, Matthew 13:42, 13:50, Revelation 20:15, 21:8 +5

11 Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him. Evil: Psalms 9:16, 34:21, Proverbs 12:13, 13:21, Isaiah 3:11. Parallel theme: Proverbs 6:17, 17:20, 18:21 +3

12 I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor. References Lord: Psalms 35:10, Jeremiah 22:16. Parallel theme: Psalms 9:4, 22:24, 72:4, 102:17, 1 Kings 8:45, 8:49, Isaiah 11:4, Matthew 11:5 +5

13 Surely the righteousRighteous: צַדִּיק (Tzaddik). The Hebrew tzaddik (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root tzedek (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice. shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence. Righteousness: Psalms 11:7, 97:12, Isaiah 3:10. Parallel theme: Psalms 16:11, 23:6, 73:24, John 14:3, 17:24, 1 Thessalonians 4:17 +4