📖 Psalms — Chapter 140 (KJV)
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Scripture source: Project Gutenberg KJV, ebook 10.
Psalms 140:1 RDeliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the Tviolent man;
Psalms 140:2 Which Rimagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.
Psalms 140:3 They have Rsharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah.
Psalms 140:4 RKeep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
Psalms 140:5 RThe proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah.
Psalms 140:6 RI said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.
Psalms 140:7 O GOD the Lord, Rthe strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
Psalms 140:8 RGrant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; Tlest they exalt themselves. Selah.
Psalms 140:9 As for the head of those that compass me about, Rlet the mischief of their own lips cover them.
Psalms 140:10 Let Rburning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.
Psalms 140:11 Let not RTan evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
Psalms 140:12 I know that Rthe LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor.
Psalms 140:13 RSurely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 140:1–5 — Rescue from violence and deceit
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Poisonous speech, warlike plotting, and hidden traps describe danger. The speaker asks preservation from people intent on overthrowing him.
Key Truth: Bring threats and deceit to God.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the ____ man;” (Psalms 140:1)
Find it in Psalms 140:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “They have sharpened their tongues like a ____ ; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah.” (Psalms 140:3)
Find it in Psalms 140:3 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “The proud have hid a ____ for me, and cords; they have spread a net by …” (Psalms 140:5)
Find it in Psalms 140:5 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 140:6–8 — Trusting protection in battle
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The speaker confesses God as his own God and saving strength, asking that wicked devices not succeed. Prayer replaces confidence in retaliation.
Key Truth: Seek God’s protection against evil.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my ____ , O LORD.” (Psalms 140:6)
Find it in Psalms 140:6 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “O GOD the Lord, the strength of my ____ , thou hast covered my head in the day of …” (Psalms 140:7)
Find it in Psalms 140:7 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked ____ ; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.” (Psalms 140:8)
Find it in Psalms 140:8 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 140:9–13 — Justice for the afflicted
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Severe judgment petitions end in confidence that God maintains the cause of the afflicted and poor. Thanksgiving anticipates dwelling in his presence.
Key Truth: Remember God’s concern for the poor.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Let not an evil ____ be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent …” (Psalms 140:11)
Find it in Psalms 140:11 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the ____ , and the right of the poor.” (Psalms 140:12)
Find it in Psalms 140:12 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy ____ .” (Psalms 140:13)
Find it in Psalms 140:13 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Psalms 82:4 — The vulnerable are to be delivered from wicked hands.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How can you support someone threatened by violence or deceit?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. How do poison and hidden traps depict coordinated harm?
2. How does confession redirect attention from attackers?
3. Why ask that wicked desires not be granted?
4. How does the closing assurance focus justice on need?
5. What future response accompanies that assurance?
Notes
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