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The One Hundred Fortieth Psalm

Eripe me, Domine.


DELIVER me, O LORD, from the evil man; * and preserve me from the wicked man;
 
Who imagine mischief in their hearts, * and stir up strife all the day long.
 
They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; * adder's poison is under their lips.
 
Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the ungodly; * preserve me from the wicked men, who are purposed to overthrow my goings.
 
The proud have laid a snare for me, and spread a net abroad with cords; * yea, and set traps in my way.
 
I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God, * hear the voice of my prayers, O LORD.
 
O LORD God, thou strength of my health; * thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
 
Let not the ungodly have his desire, O LORD; * let not his mischievous imagination prosper, lest they be too proud.
 
Let the mischief of their own lips fall upon the head of them * that compass me about.
 
Let hot burning coals fall upon them; * let them be cast into the fire, and into the pit, that they never rise up again.
 
A man full of words shall not prosper upon the earth: * evil shall hunt the wicked person to overthrow him.
 
Sure I am that the LORD will avenge the poor, * and maintain the cause of the helpless.
 
The righteous also shall give thanks unto thy Name; * and the just shall continue in thy sight.

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