Psalms 140:1
The Scripture
(1) To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Psalm 140 is a cry of protest against the wicked and their violent deeds, urging God to protect the righteous and punish the oppressors. The psalmist calls for divine justice and the removal of evil from the earth, emphasizing God's power over human cruelty.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 43:1Psalms 59:1Psalms 59:2Psalms 59:3Psalms 71:4Psalms 140:4Psalms 140:11Psalms 18:48Habakkuk 1:2Habakkuk 1:3
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