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Psalm 140:2-4
New International Version
Psalm 140:2-4
New International Version
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- Psalm 140:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 5 and 8.
Psalm 140:2-4
King James Version
Psalm 140:2-4
King James Version
2 Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.
3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah.
4 Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
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Psalm 140:2-4
English Standard Version
Psalm 140:2-4
English Standard Version
2 who plan evil things in their heart
and (A)stir up wars continually.
3 They make (B)their tongue sharp as (C)a serpent's,
and (D)under their lips is the (E)venom of asps. Selah
4 Guard me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked;
preserve me from (F)violent men,
who have planned to trip up my feet.
Psalm 140:2-4
New King James Version
Psalm 140:2-4
New King James Version
2 Who plan evil things in their hearts;
(A)They continually gather together for war.
3 They sharpen their tongues like a serpent;
The (B)poison of asps is under their lips. Selah
4 (C)Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked;
Preserve me from violent men,
Who have purposed to make my steps stumble.
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