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They sharpen their tongues like a snake. Interlude
The poison of vipers is under their lips.
Keep me safe, Lord, from the hands of the wicked.
Protect me from the violent man, who plans to trip my feet.
The proud have hidden a snare for me, and ropes.[a]
They have spread out a net along my route. Interlude
They have set traps for me.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 140:5 This word seems to dangle and is omitted by many translators.