Psalms 140:4
The Scripture
(4) Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
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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