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Psalm 140:4

American Standard Version

Keep me, O Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from the violent man: Who have purposed to thrust aside my steps.

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Psalm 140:4 in other translations

Yahweh, keep me from the hands of the wicked.
Preserve me from the violent men who have determined to trip my feet.

Psalm 140:4 · World English Bible

Psalm 140:4 in context

  1. 2Who devise mischiefs in their heart; Continually do they gather themselves together for war.
  2. 3They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; Adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah
  3. 4Keep me, O Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from the violent man: Who have purposed to thrust aside my steps.
  4. 5The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the wayside; They have set gins for me. Selah
  5. 6I said unto Jehovah, Thou art my God: Give ear unto the voice of my supplications, O Jehovah.