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Psalm 140:8

American Standard Version

Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked; Further not his evil device, lest they exalt themselves. Selah

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Psalm 140:8 in other translations

Yahweh, don’t grant the desires of the wicked.
Don’t let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud.

Psalm 140:8 · World English Bible

Psalm 140:8 in context

  1. 6I said unto Jehovah, Thou art my God: Give ear unto the voice of my supplications, O Jehovah.
  2. 7O Jehovah the Lord, the strength of my salvation, Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
  3. 8Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked; Further not his evil device, lest they exalt themselves. Selah
  4. 9As for the head of those that compass me about, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
  5. 10Let burning coals fall upon them: Let them be cast into the fire, Into deep pits, whence they shall not rise.