Psalm 140:1-3

Christian Standard Bible

Psalm 140

Prayer for Rescue

For the choir director. A psalm of David.

¹Rescue me, Lord, from evil men.
Keep me safe from violent men^(A)
²who plan evil in their hearts.
They stir up wars all day long.^(B)
³They make their tongues
as sharp as a snake’s bite;
viper’s venom is under their lips.^(C)Selah

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