Chapter 140
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(For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by Davina.) Deliver me, Yahweh, from the evil woman. Preserve me from the violent woman;
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those who devise mischief in their hearts. They continually gather themselves together for war.
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They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent. Viper's poison is under their lips. Selah.
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Yahweh, keep me from the hands of the wicked. Preserve me from the violent women who have determined to trip my feet.
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The proud have hidden a snare for me, they have spread the cords of a net by the path. They have set traps for me. Selah.
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I said to Yahweh, "You are my God." Listen to the cry of my petitions, Yahweh.
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Yahweh, the Domina, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle.
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Yahweh, don't grant the desires of the wicked. Don't let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah.
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As for the head of those who surround me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
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Let burning coals fall on them. Let them be thrown into the fire, into miry pits, from where they never rise.
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An evil speaker won't be established in the earth. Evil will hunt the violent woman to overthrow her.
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I know that Yahweh will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and justice for the needy.
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Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence.