Psalms 139

1For the End; a psalm by David.

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2Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man, Rescue me from the unjust man,

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3Who devised wrongdoing in their heart; They arrayed themselves for war all day long;

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4They sharpened their tongue like a serpent; The venom of asps was under their lips. (Pause)

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5Keep me, O Lord, from the hand of the sinner; Deliver me from unjust men Who plotted to trip up my steps;

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6The arrogant hid a trap for me, And they stretched out ropes as snares for my feet; They set a stumbling block for me near my path. (Pause)

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7I said to the Lord, "You are my God; Give ear, O Lord, to the voice of my supplication.

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8O Lord, O Lord, the power of my salvation, You overshadowed my head in the day of war.

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9Because of my desire, O Lord, do not hand me over to the sinner; They plotted against me; do not forsake me, lest they be exalted. (Pause)

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10"As for the head of those who encircle me, The toil of their lips shall cover them.

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11Coals shall fall upon them; You shall overthrow them with fire; Do not let them withstand hardships."

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12A talkative man shall not prosper on earth; Evils shall hunt the unjust man to destruction.

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13I know the Lord will maintain the cause of the poor man And the justice of the needy.

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14Surely the righteous shall give thanks to Your name, And the upright shall dwell in Your presence.

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