JPS_ASV_Byz(i)
1 (140:1) For the Leader. A Psalm of David. (140:2) Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man; preserve me from the violent man;
2 (140:3) Who devise evil things in their heart; every day do they stir up wars.
3 (140:4) They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; vipers' venom is under their lips. Selah
4 (140:5) Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to make my steps slip.
5 (140:6) 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
6 (140:7) I have said unto the LORD: 'Thou art my God'; give ear, O LORD, unto the voice of my supplications.
7 (140:8) O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, who hast screened my head in the day of battle,
8 (140:9) Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; further not his evil device, so that they exalt themselves. Selah