Bible Chapter Summary
Psalm 140 Summary
Deliverance from Violent Enemies
The psalmist petitions the Lord to deliver him from evil and violent men who plot mischiefs in their hearts and continually gather for war. These enemies have sharpened their tongues like serpents with adder's poison beneath their lips, hidden snares and nets, and set traps for his goings. He appeals to God as his strength and salvation, asking the Lord not to grant the desires of the wicked but instead to turn their own mischiefs upon them. The psalmist expresses confidence that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted and the right of the poor, and that the righteous shall give thanks and dwell in God's presence.
Key themes
Key verses
Psalms 140:1-2
“Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man; Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.”
Psalms 140:6-7
“I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD. O God the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.”
Psalms 140:12-13
“I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor. Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.”
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