Psalms 140:9
The Scripture
(9) As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
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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