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Psalm 140:1-2
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Psalm 140:1-2
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Psalm 140[a]
Prayer for Deliverance from the Wicked
1 For the leader. A psalm of David.
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2 Deliver me, Lord, from the wicked;
preserve me from the violent,(A)
Footnotes
- Psalm 140 A lament seeking rescue from violent and treacherous foes (Ps 140:2–6). The psalmist remains trusting (Ps 140:7–8), vigorously praying that the plans of the wicked recoil upon themselves (Ps 140:9–12). A serene statement of praise ends the Psalm (Ps 140:13). The psalmist is content to be known as one of “the needy,” “the poor,” “the just,” “the upright” (Ps 140:13), a class of people expecting divine protection.
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