Psalm 140:1-3

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

Psalm 140

Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies

To the leader. A Psalm of David.

¹Deliver me, O Lord, from evildoers;
    protect me from those who are violent,
²who plan evil things in their minds
    and stir up wars continually.
³They make their tongue sharp as a snake’s,
    and under their lips is the venom of vipers.Selah

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